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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(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
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
  • Released January 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony W570

 WB850F W570 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung WB850F

 W570 WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony W570

 WB850F W570 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570 size comparison

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

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
Sony W570 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
Sony W570 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
Sony W570 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony W570
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
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