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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The WB1100F was revealed 6 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB1100F matches up vs the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony RX100 VII

 WB1100F RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung WB1100F

 RX100 VII WB1100F 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2014Newer by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony RX100 VII

 WB1100F RX100 VII 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F provides physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WB1100F vs the RX100 VII.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and RX100 VII is 67 and 88 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and RX100 VII.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB1100F having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged WB1100F will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography highlights
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Street photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (512g)
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography details
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography advice
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (512g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
77
lighter than average (302 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
terrible battery power (260 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging information
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (512g)
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
lighter than average (302g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony RX100 VII
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2019-07-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 grams (1.13 lb) 302 grams (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 418
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $1,298