Samsung WB850F vs Sony RX1R II

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB850F was launched 4 years before the RX1R II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB850F matches up vs the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F has outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB850F versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WB850F against the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and RX1R II is 91 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and RX1R II.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB850F due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will render more detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older WB850F will be behind in sensor tech.