Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX100 II

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very comparable but the WB850F (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The WB850F was revealed 17 months prior to the RX100 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB850F grades vs the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F has got external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB850F vs the RX100 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and RX100 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB850F having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB850F will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.