Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX1

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor measurements.

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The WB1100F was revealed 4 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB1100F grades versus the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F has physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WB1100F compared to the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and TX1 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and TX1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB1100F using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB1100F will render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher WB1100F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.