Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB850F

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was announced 11 months before the WB850F and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST90 matches up against the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST90 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST90 and the WB850F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and WB850F is 99 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and WB850F.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged ST90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.