Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2014

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WB1100F was announced very close to the W830 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB1100F scores versus the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony W830
WB1100F | W830 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung WB1100F
W830 | WB1100F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony W830
WB1100F | W830 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WB1100F against the W830.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and W830 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and W830.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W830 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 512 grams (1.13 lb) | 122 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $250 | $128 |