Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX100V

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was announced 13 months later than the TX100V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB850F matches up vs the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WB850F and the TX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and TX100V.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB850F will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.