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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony RX100 VA

 WB1100F RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung WB1100F

 RX100 VA WB1100F 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2014Newer by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony RX100 VA

 WB1100F RX100 VA 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

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

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography factors
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
Street photography with Sony RX100 VA
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (512g)
86
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography factors
45
great 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)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography advice
54
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
76
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
23
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (512g)
81
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2018-07-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512g (1.13 lb) 299g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $998