Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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
- Released January 2011

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB850F versus Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WB850F was launched 13 months later than the W570 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB850F grades against the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony W570
WB850F | W570 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung WB850F
W570 | WB850F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony W570
WB850F | W570 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB850F features outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB850F versus Sony W570 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WB850F versus the W570.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and W570.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger WB850F should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570 Specifications
Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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 support | 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 | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | AMOLED display | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $599 | $159 |