Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX300

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB850F versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was unveiled 13 months earlier than the HX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WB850F matches up vs the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB850F provides external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB850F versus Sony HX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WB850F vs the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and HX300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and HX300.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX300 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older WB850F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.