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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX9V

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX9V 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB1100F was released 2 years after the HX9V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB1100F scores vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony HX9V

 WB1100F HX9V 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung WB1100F

 HX9V WB1100F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX9V

 WB1100F HX9V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F features external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB1100F against the HX9V.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and HX9V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and HX9V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger WB1100F provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
Street photography with Sony HX9V
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (512g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography details
Sony HX9V Travel photography details
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (245g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
23
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (512g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX9V
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 grams (1.13 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $328