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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony TX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony TX9

 WB1100F TX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung WB1100F

 TX9 WB1100F 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX9

 WB1100F TX9 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and TX9 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
Sony TX9 Portrait photography details
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography advice
Sony TX9 Sports photography advice
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography info
Sony TX9 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
Vlogging with Sony TX9
23
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony TX9
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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