Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony HX90V
WB1100F | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung WB1100F
HX90V | WB1100F | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 15 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX90V
WB1100F | HX90V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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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 |