Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB1100F was introduced 2 months before the RX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB1100F grades vs the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F has external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F vs the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and RX10 is 67 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and RX10.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB1100F having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.