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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX10V

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Samsung WB850F versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was manufactured at a similar time to the HX10V and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB850F matches up against the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 WB850F HX10V 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 HX10V WB850F 
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 WB850F HX10V 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB850F offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WB850F and the HX10V.
Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX10V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.
Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and HX10V.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
Sony HX10V Portrait photography info
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 manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (250g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (234g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
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 great zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
49
 long zoom range (24-400mm  16.7 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competitors in class (250g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (23mm)
 long reach (483mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competitors (234g)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (400mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
Sony HX10V Landscape photography advice
49
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (23mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
Sony HX10V Vlogging details
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 reasonably wide (23mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (250g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (234 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX10V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony HX10V
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech AMOLED display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $599 $616