Samsung WB850F vs Sony a5100

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony a5100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB850F was introduced 3 years prior to the a5100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB850F scores against the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F provides outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB850F vs the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and a5100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and a5100.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB850F having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5100 will show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older WB850F will be behind in sensor innovation.