Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB850F and Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WB850F (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB850F was revealed 7 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB850F scores vs the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F offers outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB850F vs the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and RX100 VI.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB850F using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB850F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.