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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100

Portability
67
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
50
Features
44
Overall
47

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100 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 QX100
(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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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100 Overview

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.

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The 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 sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper 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 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2013Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and QX100 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography factors
Sony QX100 Portrait photography factors
36
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
Sports photography with Sony QX100
44
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
Sony QX100 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual control
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
Sony QX100 Vlogging highlights
23
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
38
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony QX100
 Samsung WB1100FSony 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