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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TF1

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB1100F and Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was introduced 7 months later than the TF1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB1100F scores versus the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony TF1

 WB1100F TF1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2013Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung WB1100F

 TF1 WB1100F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony TF1

 WB1100F TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F offers external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB1100F vs the TF1.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and TF1 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and TF1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB1100F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
Street photography with Sony TF1
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competition (152g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
54
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (512g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
environment proof
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
45
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
23
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
33
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony TF1
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-07 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 grams (1.13 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $250 $266