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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was announced 2 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB1100F scores against the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony HX7V

 WB1100F HX7V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung WB1100F

 HX7V WB1100F 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX7V

 WB1100F HX7V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WB1100F versus the HX7V.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and HX7V is 67 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and HX7V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher WB1100F will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
Sony HX7V Portrait photography advice
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography information
Sony HX7V Travel photography information
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (512g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging details
Sony HX7V Vlogging details
23
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX7V
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 gr (1.13 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $499