Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W550
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W550 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WB1100F was manufactured 2 years after the W550 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB1100F scores versus the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W550 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony W550
WB1100F | W550 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung WB1100F
W550 | WB1100F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony W550
WB1100F | W550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony W550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F versus the W550.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and W550 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and W550.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB1100F to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB1100F provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W550 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 512g (1.13 lb) | 110g (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | - |
Cost at release | $250 | $119 |