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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W230

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W230 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony W230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was launched 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB1100F grades against the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony W230

 WB1100F W230 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung WB1100F

 W230 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony W230

 WB1100F W230 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F provides 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) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WB1100F versus the W230.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and W230 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and W230.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer WB1100F provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
Portrait photography with Sony W230
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (512 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
Sony W230 Sports photography info
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (512 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography advice
Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
Vlogging with Sony W230
23
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (512 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony W230
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 grams (1.13 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $180