Samsung WB850F vs Sony NEX-C3

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung WB850F versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very close but the WB850F (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WB850F was launched 5 months later than the NEX-C3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WB850F matches up vs the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB850F versus the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and NEX-C3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and NEX-C3.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The WB850F provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder.