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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W620

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was manufactured 2 years later than the W620 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB1100F grades versus the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony W620

 WB1100F W620 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung WB1100F

 W620 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony W620

 WB1100F W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WB1100F versus the W620.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and W620 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and W620.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer WB1100F will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (512 grams)
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
Travel photography with Sony W620
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (512g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
23
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (512g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony W620
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512g (1.13 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $102