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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX220

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX220 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was brought out very close to the WX220 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB1100F grades against the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony WX220

 WB1100F WX220 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung WB1100F

 WX220 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX220

 WB1100F WX220 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F provides external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB1100F and the WX220.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and WX220 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and WX220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX220 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
Sony WX220 Portrait photography info
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
Sony WX220 Street photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (512g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
54
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (512 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
Sony WX220 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
Sony WX220 Vlogging information
23
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (512g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX220
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 512g (1.13 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 life - 210 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $198