Samsung WB850F vs Sony QX30

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB850F and Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was announced 3 years earlier than the QX30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB850F matches up against the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F has got external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB850F and Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB850F vs the QX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and QX30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and QX30.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX30 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged WB850F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.