Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX10 II

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WB850F (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB850F was manufactured 4 years earlier than the RX10 II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB850F grades against the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II 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).

Take a look at the Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX10 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB850F compared to the RX10 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and RX10 II is 91 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and RX10 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB850F due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged WB850F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.