Canon S120 vs Samsung WB850F

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon S120 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was revealed 23 months later than the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S120 grades versus the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S120 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Canon S120 and Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S120 versus the WB850F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and WB850F.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S120 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB850F will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent S120 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.