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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(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
Sony TX55
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony TX55

 WB1100F TX55 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung WB1100F

 TX55 WB1100F 
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX55

 WB1100F TX55 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55 size comparison

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

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
37
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
Sports photography with Sony TX55
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
better than average battery (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
Sony TX55 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging details
Sony TX55 Vlogging details
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (512g)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX55
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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