Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX300

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was revealed 11 months after the HX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB1100F scores against the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F has got outer 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) and the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB1100F and the HX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and HX300 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and HX300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger WB1100F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.