Samsung WB850F vs Sony A7R

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung WB850F and Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The WB850F was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A7R which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB850F matches up against the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F & Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB850F provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB850F against the A7R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and A7R is 91 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and A7R.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB850F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R will deliver greater detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged WB850F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.