Samsung WB850F vs Sony W220

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung WB850F versus Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was revealed 3 years after the W220 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB850F matches up versus the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB850F has got outside dimensions 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 W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WB850F compared to the W220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and W220.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB850F will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.