Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

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).

Examine the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony RX1R II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.