Samsung WB850F vs Sony NEX-F3

Following is a extended review of the Samsung WB850F vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very well matched but the WB850F (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The WB850F was launched 7 months before the NEX-F3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB850F scores against the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F offers physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB850F vs Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WB850F against the NEX-F3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The WB850F includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more aged WB850F is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.