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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony WX70

 WB1100F WX70 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung WB1100F

 WX70 WB1100F 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX70

 WB1100F WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
Street photography with Sony WX70
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (512g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
Sports photography with Sony WX70
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
54
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (512 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
Vlogging with Sony WX70
23
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (512g)
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony WX70
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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