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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX10V

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony HX20V
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX10V Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was brought out 23 months after the HX10V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB1100F scores vs the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony HX10V

 WB1100F HX10V 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung WB1100F

 HX10V WB1100F 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX10V

 WB1100F HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you 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") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WB1100F vs the HX10V.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and HX10V.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX10V to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern WB1100F should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
good MP (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
45
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
45
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
23
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX10V
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 gr (1.13 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $616