Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB1100F was unveiled about the same time to the H400 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB1100F scores versus the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F provides outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WB1100F against the H400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and H400 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and H400.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.