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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10 IV 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 RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Old Model is Sony RX10 III
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very well matched but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WB1100F was released 4 years before the RX10 IV which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB1100F scores versus the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony RX10 IV

 WB1100F RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Samsung WB1100F

 RX10 IV WB1100F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017January 2014More modern by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kCrisper display (+980k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony RX10 IV

 WB1100F RX10 IV 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB1100F vs the RX10 IV.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and RX10 IV is 67 and 52 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and RX10 IV.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB1100F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged WB1100F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 IV
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
Street photography with Sony RX10 IV
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (512g)
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
more heavy than competition (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography information
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
77
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography info
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
57
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (1,095g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 IV
45
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
63
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
Vlogging with Sony RX10 IV
23
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (512g)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,095 grams)
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony RX10 IV
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2017-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 grams (1.13 pounds) 1095 grams (2.41 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 400 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $1,698