Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB1100F was launched 3 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB1100F scores vs the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony WX5
WB1100F | WX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | July 2010 | More recent by 43 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung WB1100F
WX5 | WB1100F | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX5
WB1100F | WX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F provides physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WB1100F vs the WX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and WX5 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and WX5.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB1100F to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent WB1100F provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 512 grams (1.13 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
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 ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $250 | $250 |