Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX9

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was launched 19 months later than the TX9 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB850F grades versus the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB850F comes with 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) while the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WB850F and the TX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and TX9.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB850F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.