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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very well matched but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was launched 5 years earlier than the HX99 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WB1100F grades vs the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony HX99

 WB1100F HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Samsung WB1100F

 HX99 WB1100F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2014More recent by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX99

 WB1100F HX99 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display sizing

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F and the HX99.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and HX99 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and HX99.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB1100F due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older WB1100F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
Sony HX99 Portrait photography advice
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
Sony HX99 Street photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography advice
Sony HX99 Sports photography advice
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
Travel photography with Sony HX99
54
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
76
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
58
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.00")
has image stabilization
resolution is good (18MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
Vlogging with Sony HX99
23
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
76
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX99
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2018-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 grams (1.13 pounds) 242 grams (0.53 pounds)
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 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 - 360 pictures
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 1 1
Retail price $250 $469