Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung WB850F versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very close but the WB850F (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The WB850F was revealed 5 years before the RX100 V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WB850F matches up against the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F has got outer 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) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB850F versus Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB850F vs the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB850F using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older WB850F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.