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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W570

Portability
67
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W570 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W570 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was introduced 3 years after the W570 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB1100F grades versus the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony W570

 WB1100F W570 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung WB1100F

 W570 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony W570

 WB1100F W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F has external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB1100F against the W570.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and W570 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and W570.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern WB1100F should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
36
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
Street photography with Sony W570
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (512g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
Sony W570 Sports photography info
44
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography information
Sony W570 Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
Vlogging with Sony W570
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony W570
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 grams (1.13 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $159