Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX50
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX50 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB1100F was announced 24 months after the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB1100F scores versus the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony WX50
WB1100F | WX50 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2012 | Newer by 24 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung WB1100F
WX50 | WB1100F | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX50
WB1100F | WX50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WB1100F vs the WX50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and WX50 is 67 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and WX50.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern WB1100F is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 512g (1.13 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $250 | $250 |