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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX100V

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Later Model is Sony HX200V
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was unveiled 2 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB1100F grades vs the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony HX100V

 WB1100F HX100V 
RevealedJanuary 2014October 2011Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung WB1100F

 HX100V WB1100F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX100V

 WB1100F HX100V 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F comes with external 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 HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WB1100F vs the HX100V.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and HX100V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and HX100V.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger WB1100F should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
Sony HX100V Portrait photography features
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography features
Sony HX100V Street photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
Sony HX100V Sports photography info
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
Sony HX100V Travel photography highlights
54
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
45
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging features
Sony HX100V Vlogging features
23
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
25
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX100V
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2011-10-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 gr (1.13 lbs) 577 gr (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $429