Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony HX7V
WB1100F | HX7V | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung WB1100F
HX7V | WB1100F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX7V
WB1100F | HX7V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |