Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX1R

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The WB850F was revealed 17 months earlier than the RX1R making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB850F grades vs the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB850F and the RX1R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and RX1R.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB850F with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older WB850F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.