Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX30

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The WB1100F was brought out 6 months after the TX30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB1100F matches up vs the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F offers outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony TX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WB1100F compared to the TX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and TX30 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and TX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.