Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB1100F and Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The WB1100F was brought out 7 months after the RX1R which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB1100F grades versus the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F provides external 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 RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB1100F and Sony RX1R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WB1100F versus the RX1R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and RX1R is 67 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and RX1R.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB1100F due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will render greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB1100F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.