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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX200V

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
47

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung WB850F versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was launched 4 months before the HX200V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB850F matches up vs the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony HX200V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 HX200V WB850F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 WB850F HX200V 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB850F has outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB850F versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WB850F versus the HX200V.
Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX200V size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.
Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and HX200V.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
43
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
45
 has manual focus
 good MP (18MP)
 features face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Samsung WB850F Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (250g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
51
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung WB850F Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
52
 great zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
56
 amazing zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 good battery pack (450 shots)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than average in class (250g)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (23mm)
 great reach (483mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
 good battery pack (450 CIPA)
 good MP (18MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (27mm)
 very long reach (810mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (583g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
Sony HX200V Landscape photography factors
49
 manual focus
 rather wide (23mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
 has manual focus
 decently wide (27mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 good battery pack (450 per charge)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
34
 rather wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (250 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic port
27
 decently wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX200V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony HX200V
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech AMOLED display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 lbs)
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 life - 450 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $599 $480