Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB850F

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung ST65 versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was launched 11 months before the WB850F so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST65 scores vs the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST65 versus Samsung WB850F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ST65 compared to the WB850F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and WB850F is 99 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and WB850F.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST65 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.