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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was brought out 3 months after the HX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB850F scores versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony HX100V

 WB850F HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung WB850F

 HX100V WB850F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony HX100V

 WB850F HX100V 
RevealedJanuary 2012October 2011Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F features outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WB850F against the HX100V.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and HX100V.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
Sony HX100V Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
Sony HX100V Sports photography features
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
69
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (577g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging highlights
Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
25
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (577g)
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony HX100V
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology AMOLED display XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 577 grams (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $429