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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W650

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W650 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was introduced 2 years after the W650 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB1100F matches up against the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony W650

 WB1100F W650 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung WB1100F

 W650 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony W650

 WB1100F W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys exterior measurements 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F versus the W650.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and W650 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and W650.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher WB1100F should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
Portrait photography with Sony W650
37
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography advice
Sony W650 Street photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (512g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
23
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony W650
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
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 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 gr (1.13 lb) 124 gr (0.27 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 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 feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $140