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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony WX5

 WB1100F WX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 43 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung WB1100F

 WX5 WB1100F 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX5

 WB1100F WX5 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and WX5 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (512g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography details
Sony WX5 Travel photography details
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
Sony WX5 Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
23
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX5
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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