Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was launched 2 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB1100F grades vs the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F has got exterior dimensions 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F and the WX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and WX30 is 67 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and WX30.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent WB1100F will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.