Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 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
- Announced January 2014
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony H400
WB1100F | H400 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung WB1100F
H400 | WB1100F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony H400
WB1100F | H400 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2014 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H400 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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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 |