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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX66

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX66 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 TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX66 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was released 23 months later than the TX66 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB1100F grades vs the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony TX66

 WB1100F TX66 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung WB1100F

 TX66 WB1100F 
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX66

 WB1100F TX66 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB1100F versus the TX66.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and TX66 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and TX66.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX66 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer WB1100F should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography features
Sony TX66 Street photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
Sports photography with Sony TX66
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
54
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (512g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery life (250 per charge)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging details
Sony TX66 Vlogging details
23
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (512g)
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX66
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512g (1.13 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $350