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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX350

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was released at a similar time to the WX350 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB1100F matches up vs the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony WX350

 WB1100F WX350 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung WB1100F

 WX350 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX350

 WB1100F WX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F provides outer measurements 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB1100F compared to the WX350.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and WX350 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and WX350.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
Sony WX350 Portrait photography info
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
Street photography with Sony WX350
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (512 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (512g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
good battery life (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
23
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (512g)
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX350
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512g (1.13 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $270