Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched July 2011

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The WB1100F was launched 2 years after the TX55 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB1100F grades versus the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony TX55
WB1100F | TX55 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung WB1100F
TX55 | WB1100F | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX55
WB1100F | TX55 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F provides external 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 TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB1100F against the TX55.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and TX55 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and TX55.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WB1100F provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 512g (1.13 lb) | 109g (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $250 | $350 |