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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W800

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was launched at a similar time to the W800 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB1100F grades versus the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony W800

 WB1100F W800 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung WB1100F

 W800 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony W800

 WB1100F W800 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F has physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB1100F vs the W800.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and W800 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and W800.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good resolution (20MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (512g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
Sony W800 Sports photography features
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (512g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
Landscape photography with Sony W800
45
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
23
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony W800
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - AVI MPEG4
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 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model SLB-10A NP-BN
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 One One
Retail price $250 $90