Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 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
- Revealed January 2014
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony TX7
WB1100F | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung WB1100F
TX7 | WB1100F | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX7
WB1100F | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $300 |