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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony H400

 WB1100F H400 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung WB1100F

 H400 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony H400

 WB1100F H400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 size comparison

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

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
Sony H400 Portrait photography info
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (512g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography details
Sony H400 Sports photography details
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
Travel photography with Sony H400
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
Landscape photography with Sony H400
45
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
23
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (512g)
26
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
has microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony H400
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.80 m
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 gr (1.13 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer - Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $268