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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB1100F was introduced 15 months prior to the HX90V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB1100F scores against the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony HX90V

 WB1100F HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung WB1100F

 HX90V WB1100F 
RevealedApril 2015January 2014More recent by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX90V

 WB1100F HX90V 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F features outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WB1100F versus the HX90V.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and HX90V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and HX90V.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX90V to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older WB1100F will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
Sony HX90V Portrait photography features
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (360 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
76
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than average (245g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
Sony HX90V Vlogging information
23
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
75
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic support
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX90V
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512g (1.13 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $440