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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A77 II

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A77
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A77 II Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony A77 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The WB1100F was manufactured 4 months before the A77 II so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB1100F matches up versus the A77 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony A77 II

 WB1100F A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung WB1100F

 A77 II WB1100F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony A77 II

 WB1100F A77 II 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2014Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F features outside 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 A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB1100F and the A77 II.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and A77 II is 67 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and A77 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 II will give more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
Sony A77 II Portrait photography info
37
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography information
Sony A77 II Street photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (512g)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
Sony A77 II Sports photography info
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
bad battery (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (512 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proof
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
Sony A77 II Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery (480 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
Sony A77 II Vlogging highlights
23
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (512 grams)
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony A77 II
 Samsung WB1100FSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-05-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512g (1.13 lbs) 647g (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $1,198