Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Samsung WB850F and Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WB850F was unveiled 2 years after the W310 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB850F matches up versus the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony W310
WB850F | W310 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung WB850F
W310 | WB850F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony W310
WB850F | W310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB850F and Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB850F versus the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and W310 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and W310.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern WB850F provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310 Specifications
Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 137g (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $599 | $150 |