Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX5

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony HX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor size.

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The WB1100F was brought out 3 years after the HX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WB1100F scores versus the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony HX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F against the HX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and HX5 is 67 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and HX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB1100F featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer WB1100F provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.