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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W330

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was introduced 4 years later than the W330 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB1100F grades vs the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony W330

 WB1100F W330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung WB1100F

 W330 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony W330

 WB1100F W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB1100F vs the W330.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and W330 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and W330.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB1100F to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher WB1100F should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (512g)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
Sports photography with Sony W330
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography information
Sony W330 Travel photography information
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (512g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging details
Sony W330 Vlogging details
23
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (512g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony W330
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 grams (1.13 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $170