Samsung WB850F vs Sony A7c

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung WB850F and Sony A7c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB850F was unveiled 9 years before the A7c and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the WB850F matches up against the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F & Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F has external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB850F and Sony A7c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB850F compared to the A7c.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and A7c is 91 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and A7c.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB850F using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7c will resolve extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older WB850F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.