Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we are matching up the Samsung WB1100F and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly close but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The WB1100F was introduced 5 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB1100F grades versus the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys physical 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) while the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F and the RX100 VA.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and RX100 VA is 67 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and RX100 VA.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB1100F using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB1100F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.