Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WB850F (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The WB850F was released 8 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB850F matches up versus the RX100 VII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F features physical measurements 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 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WB850F vs the RX100 VII.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and RX100 VII is 91 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB850F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older WB850F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.