Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80 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 Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released January 2013

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WB1100F was introduced 13 months later than the WX80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the WB1100F grades versus the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony WX80
WB1100F | WX80 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung WB1100F
WX80 | WB1100F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX80
WB1100F | WX80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB1100F vs the WX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and WX80 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and WX80.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher WB1100F will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, 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 | 512 gr (1.13 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical 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 All around 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 | - | 240 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $250 | $276 |