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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX150, former being 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 WX150 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was brought out 23 months later than the WX150 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB1100F matches up against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony WX150

 WB1100F WX150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung WB1100F

 WX150 WB1100F 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX150

 WB1100F WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F features outer dimensions 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 WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WB1100F versus the WX150.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and WX150 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and WX150.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher WB1100F will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average (133 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
45
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
Sony WX150 Vlogging factors
23
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (512g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX150
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 gr (1.13 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $300