Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony WX150
WB1100F | WX150 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 23 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung WB1100F
WX150 | WB1100F | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX150
WB1100F | WX150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |