Samsung WB850F vs Sony S930
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39 Features
51 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung WB850F vs Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB850F was announced 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB850F grades vs the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony S930
| WB850F | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 112k | Crisper display (+502k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung WB850F
| S930 | WB850F |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony S930
| WB850F | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB850F vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F has outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB850F and the S930.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Samsung WB850F vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and S930.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher WB850F is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-01-09 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.4" |
| Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | AMOLED display | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 1/8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $599 | $219 |