Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W290

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony W290, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was revealed 4 years later than the W290 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB1100F matches up against the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F comes with external measurements 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 W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F and the W290.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and W290 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and W290.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent WB1100F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.