Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX7V
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX7V Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WB850F was released 6 months after the HX7V and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WB850F grades vs the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony HX7V
WB850F | HX7V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung WB850F
HX7V | WB850F | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony HX7V
WB850F | HX7V | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F offers external 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 HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WB850F against the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and HX7V.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB850F vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED display | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 | 250g (0.55 lbs) | 208g (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-BG1 |
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 | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $499 |