Samsung WB850F vs Sony NEX-3N

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB850F and Sony NEX-3N, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively well matched but the WB850F (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The WB850F was revealed 13 months before the NEX-3N which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB850F matches up versus the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB850F offers outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB850F compared to the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and NEX-3N is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The WB850F uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult. The older WB850F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.