Clicky

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W570

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB800F versus Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The WB800F was brought out 2 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB800F scores versus the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony W570

 WB800F W570 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung WB800F

 W570 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony W570

 WB800F W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB800F versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WB800F vs the W570.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and W570 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and W570.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WB800F is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
Sony W570 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
Sony W570 Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
Sony W570 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony W570
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 91 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $159