Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX9

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was released 3 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB1100F grades against the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F provides exterior dimensions 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 WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WB1100F against the WX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and WX9 is 67 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and WX9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer WB1100F should have an advantage in sensor technology.