Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX10

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung WB850F versus Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was released 5 months later than the TX10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB850F matches up versus the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F provides outside 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 TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB850F vs the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and TX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.