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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony WX80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony WX80

 WB1100F WX80 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung WB1100F

 WX80 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX80

 WB1100F WX80 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
Street photography with Sony WX80
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
Sports photography with Sony WX80
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (124 grams)
features touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
23
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX80
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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