Samsung WB850F vs Sony A330

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony A330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The WB850F was announced 2 years after the A330 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB850F matches up versus the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F features external 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 A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB850F and the A330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and A330 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and A330.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB850F using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung WB850F will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer WB850F provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.