Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX20

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was launched 23 months after the TX20 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB1100F scores versus the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F features exterior dimensions 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 TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB1100F versus the TX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and TX20 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and TX20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern WB1100F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.