Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB850F

Let's look closer at the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the WB850F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the MV800 grades vs the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the MV800 versus the WB850F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and WB850F is 97 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and WB850F.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.