Samsung WB850F vs Sony A6400

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung WB850F versus Sony A6400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The WB850F was manufactured 8 years earlier than the A6400 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB850F grades vs the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F and Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F features physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB850F versus Sony A6400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB850F and the A6400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and A6400 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and A6400.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB850F due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6400 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB850F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.