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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(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
Sony W310
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony W310

 WB850F W310 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung WB850F

 W310 WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony W310

 WB850F W310 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310 size comparison

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

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
Sony W310 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
Sony W310 Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
Sony W310 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging advice
Sony W310 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony W310
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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