Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WB1100F was brought out 24 months after the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB1100F matches up against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony WX70
WB1100F | WX70 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung WB1100F
WX70 | WB1100F | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX70
WB1100F | WX70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys exterior measurements 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F versus the WX70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and WX70 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and WX70.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent WB1100F will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | 512 grams (1.13 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" 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 | - | 240 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $250 | $242 |