Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB850F

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung ST600 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was brought out 24 months before the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST600 grades versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Samsung ST600 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ST600 versus the WB850F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and WB850F.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ST600 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.