Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX5

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung WB850F versus Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.

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The WB850F was introduced 20 months after the HX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB850F matches up vs the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB850F versus Sony HX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WB850F and the HX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and HX5.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB850F having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB850F will provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer WB850F will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.