Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450
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![Samsung WB850F front Samsung WB850F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB850F/Samsung-WB850F-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/nolens/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-ek-fn.jpg)
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54 Features
52 Overall
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 Overview
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.
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony A450
WB850F | A450 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung WB850F
A450 | WB850F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony A450
WB850F | A450 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 size comparison Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-WB850F-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.
![Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-WB850F-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-WB850F-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-WB850F-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony A450 Specifications
Samsung WB850F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB850F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | AMOLED display | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lb) | 560 gr (1.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $599 | $1,241 |