Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX200V

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was announced 21 months after the HX200V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WB1100F grades vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F offers exterior dimensions 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 HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WB1100F against the HX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and HX200V.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX200V to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB1100F will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.