Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W370

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony W370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was revealed 4 years after the W370 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB1100F scores vs the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F has outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony W370 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WB1100F versus the W370.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and W370 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and W370.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger WB1100F should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.