Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB850F

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 16 months prior to the WB850F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX130 IS scores against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the WB850F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and WB850F is 85 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and WB850F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.