Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H20
67 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37


87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
31
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2009

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H20 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WB1100F was launched 4 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB1100F grades vs the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony H20
WB1100F | H20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 57 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung WB1100F
H20 | WB1100F |
---|
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony H20
WB1100F | H20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F has outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB1100F vs the H20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and H20 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and H20.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer WB1100F provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H20 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 512 gr (1.13 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $250 | $249 |