Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB850F

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 18 months before the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX20 IS grades vs the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS vs the WB850F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and WB850F is 65 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and WB850F.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.