Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V
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51 Overall
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38 Features
50 Overall
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony HX100V
| WB850F | HX100V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung WB850F
| HX100V | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen resolution | 921k | 614k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony HX100V
| WB850F | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 | October 2011 | Same generation | |
| Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
| Screen sizing | 3" | 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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| Samsung WB850F | Sony 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 |