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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W610

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W610 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung WB1100F and Sony W610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was revealed 2 years later than the W610 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB1100F scores versus the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony W610

 WB1100F W610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung WB1100F

 W610 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony W610

 WB1100F W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F compared to the W610.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and W610 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and W610.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB1100F should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
Portrait photography with Sony W610
37
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (512g)
56
lighter than competition (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (512g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (113g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
Landscape photography with Sony W610
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
Vlogging with Sony W610
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (512g)
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony W610
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512g (1.13 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $200