Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX5

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizes.

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The WB1100F was unveiled 3 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB1100F grades versus the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys 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) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F against the TX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and TX5 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and TX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB1100F using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB1100F will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB1100F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.