Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A68

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was released 22 months before the A68 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB1100F grades against the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F has external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F against the A68.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and A68 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and A68.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A68 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older WB1100F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.