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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony W830
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony W830

 WB1100F W830 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung WB1100F

 W830 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony W830

 WB1100F W830 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 size comparison

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

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
Sony W830 Portrait photography advice
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
Travel photography with Sony W830
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (512g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging details
Sony W830 Vlogging details
23
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony W830
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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