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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB1100F was announced 4 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the WB1100F matches up vs the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony TX7

 WB1100F TX7 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung WB1100F

 TX7 WB1100F 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX7

 WB1100F TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F has physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB1100F vs the TX7.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and TX7 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and TX7.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer WB1100F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
Sony TX7 Portrait photography info
37
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (512g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
Sony TX7 Travel photography info
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (512g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography info
Sony TX7 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
Sony TX7 Vlogging highlights
23
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others (512 grams)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (149g)
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX7
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 grams (1.13 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 ID SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
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