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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony A68
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB1100F was revealed 2 years after the A65 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB1100F matches up versus the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony A65

 WB1100F A65 
LaunchedJanuary 2014November 2011More modern by 27 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung WB1100F

 A65 WB1100F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A65

 WB1100F A65 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F comes with external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB1100F and the A65.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and A65 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and A65.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB1100F with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A65 will give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher WB1100F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography highlights
Sony A65 Portrait photography highlights
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
Sony A65 Street photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (512g)
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
Sports photography with Sony A65
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
Sony A65 Travel photography highlights
54
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
Sony A65 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging details
Sony A65 Vlogging details
23
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (512 grams)
78
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony A65
 Samsung WB1100FSony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony SLT-A65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-07 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512g (1.13 lb) 622g (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $700