Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB850F and Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively similar but the WB850F (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The WB850F was revealed 2 years later than the A450 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB850F scores vs the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F enjoys physical 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 A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB850F and Sony A450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB850F compared to the A450.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and A450.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB850F using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB850F will offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern WB850F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.