Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX10

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung WB850F versus Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly close but the WB850F (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The WB850F was launched 3 years earlier than the RX10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB850F matches up versus the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F features physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB850F versus Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB850F and the RX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and RX10.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB850F due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older WB850F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.