Samsung WB850F vs Sony NEX-3

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB850F vs Sony NEX-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very similar but the WB850F (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB850F was revealed 20 months after the NEX-3 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB850F grades versus the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB850F vs Sony NEX-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB850F against the NEX-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and NEX-3 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and NEX-3.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB850F with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung WB850F will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher WB850F will have an advantage in sensor innovation.