Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony A65
WB1100F | A65 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | November 2011 | More modern by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung WB1100F
A65 | WB1100F | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A65
WB1100F | A65 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony A65 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A65 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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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 |