Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX55

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung WB850F versus Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was introduced 6 months later than the TX55 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB850F grades against the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F features outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB850F vs the TX55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and TX55 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and TX55.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.