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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX50V

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX50V Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was manufactured 9 months after the HX50V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB1100F matches up vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony HX50V

 WB1100F HX50V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2013Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung WB1100F

 HX50V WB1100F 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX50V

 WB1100F HX50V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F has outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WB1100F versus the HX50V.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and HX50V is 67 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and HX50V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX50V to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent WB1100F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (512g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (272g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than others (272 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery (400 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
23
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX50V
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512g (1.13 lb) 272g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $439