Samsung WB850F vs Sony A200

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB850F versus Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The WB850F was introduced 3 years after the A200 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB850F grades against the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB850F versus Sony A200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB850F versus the A200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and A200 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and A200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB850F having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung WB850F will give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer WB850F will have an edge in sensor technology.