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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX1

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX1 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.

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The WB1100F was released 4 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB1100F scores vs the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony WX1

 WB1100F WX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 54 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung WB1100F

 WX1 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX1

 WB1100F WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB1100F versus the WX1.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and WX1 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and WX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB1100F due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB1100F will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher WB1100F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
Sony WX1 Portrait photography info
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
Sony WX1 Street photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
Sony WX1 Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography info
Sony WX1 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
Vlogging with Sony WX1
23
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (512g)
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (149g)
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX1
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 grams (1.13 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $149