Samsung WB850F vs Sony H70

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung WB850F versus Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was revealed 13 months after the H70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB850F matches up versus the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB850F provides external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB850F compared to the H70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and H70.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern WB850F provides a benefit in sensor innovation.