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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W730

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony W730, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was announced 13 months later than the W730 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB1100F grades against the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony W730

 WB1100F W730 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung WB1100F

 W730 WB1100F 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony W730

 WB1100F W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F versus the W730.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and W730 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and W730.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent WB1100F should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
Sony W730 Portrait photography features
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (512 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others (122g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography advice
Sony W730 Sports photography advice
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
Sony W730 Travel photography info
54
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (512g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than others (122 grams)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
Sony W730 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
Sony W730 Vlogging highlights
23
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (512g)
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony W730
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512g (1.13 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $138