Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W220

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony W220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was brought out 5 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WB1100F grades versus the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F has outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F compared to the W220.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and W220 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and W220.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent WB1100F will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.