Samsung WB1100F vs Sony ZV-1

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The WB1100F was unveiled 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB1100F scores versus the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB1100F compared to the ZV-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and ZV-1 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and ZV-1.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB1100F using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB1100F will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.