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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX400V

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony HX300
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX400V Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was introduced within a month of the HX400V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB1100F scores vs the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony HX400V

 WB1100F HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung WB1100F

 HX400V WB1100F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX400V

 WB1100F HX400V 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F has exterior dimensions 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 HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F against the HX400V.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and HX400V is 67 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and HX400V.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
Street photography with Sony HX400V
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
Sony HX400V Travel photography highlights
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX400V Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
23
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (660g)
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX400V
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options - Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 grams (1.13 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $448