Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX300

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was released 11 months after the WX300 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB1100F grades versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F has got external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F versus the WX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and WX300 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and WX300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger WB1100F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.