Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99
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40 Features
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67 Overall
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99 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
- Released January 2014
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony HX99
WB1100F | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Samsung WB1100F
HX99 | WB1100F | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 56 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX99
WB1100F | HX99 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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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 |