Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX100 III

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WB850F (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The WB850F was manufactured 3 years earlier than the RX100 III which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the WB850F grades vs the RX100 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F has got outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WB850F against the RX100 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and RX100 III.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB850F due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 III will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged WB850F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.