Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10 III

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively similar but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") provide different sensor size.

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The WB1100F was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX10 III which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WB1100F grades vs the RX10 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F has got outer 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 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WB1100F versus the RX10 III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and RX10 III is 67 and 53 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and RX10 III.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB1100F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 III will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged WB1100F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.