Samsung WB850F vs Sony a3500

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung WB850F vs Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very comparable but the WB850F (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The WB850F was introduced 3 years prior to the a3500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB850F grades vs the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB850F vs Sony a3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB850F versus the a3500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and a3500 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and a3500.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB850F with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a3500 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older WB850F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.