Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced July 2010
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WB1100F was revealed 3 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB1100F matches up vs the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony TX9
WB1100F | TX9 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | July 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung WB1100F
TX9 | WB1100F | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX9
WB1100F | TX9 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WB1100F versus the TX9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and TX9 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and TX9.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB1100F to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer WB1100F provides an edge in sensor innovation.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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 distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $250 | $799 |