Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX20

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was introduced very close to the TX20 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB850F scores against the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F provides external 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 TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WB850F and the TX20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and TX20.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the release date of the products into consideration.