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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX1R
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was unveiled 21 months earlier than the RX1R II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB1100F scores vs the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony RX1R II

 WB1100F RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung WB1100F

 RX1R II WB1100F 
RevealedOctober 2015January 2014Newer by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony RX1R II

 WB1100F RX1R II 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB1100F and the RX1R II.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and RX1R II is 67 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and RX1R II.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB1100F using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R II will deliver extra detail having an extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged WB1100F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography features
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
Sony RX1R II Street photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (512g)
73
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
Sony RX1R II Sports photography factors
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
63
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (512g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (220 shots)
more heavy than competitors (507 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
68
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging advice
Sony RX1R II Vlogging advice
23
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (507g)
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2015-10-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance - 14cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512g (1.13 lb) 507g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $3,300