Samsung WB850F vs Sony A9 II

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB850F and Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WB850F was announced 8 years before the A9 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB850F scores versus the A9 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F offers outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB850F and Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WB850F against the A9 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and A9 II is 91 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and A9 II.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB850F having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A9 II will offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged WB850F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.