Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100 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)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Launched September 2013
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung WB1100F and Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very similar but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB1100F was revealed 5 months later than the QX100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB1100F scores versus the QX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony QX100
| WB1100F | QX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung WB1100F
| QX100 | WB1100F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony QX100
| WB1100F | QX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 | September 2013 | Similar age | |
| Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F has got physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB1100F and Sony QX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB1100F versus the QX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and QX100 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and QX100.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB1100F with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100 Specifications
| Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Released | 2014-01-07 | 2013-09-05 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | - |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 gr (1.13 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
| 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 | - | 200 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $250 | $268 |