Samsung WB850F vs Sony W230

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was introduced 2 years after the W230 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB850F grades versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F has 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) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WB850F compared to the W230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and W230.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern WB850F provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.