Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A77

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A77, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The WB1100F was revealed 2 years after the A77 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB1100F grades vs the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB1100F & Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WB1100F against the A77.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and A77 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and A77.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB1100F with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern WB1100F will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.