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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W320

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung WB850F vs Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was brought out 2 years after the W320 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB850F scores against the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony W320

 WB850F W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung WB850F

 W320 WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony W320

 WB850F W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB850F features outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WB850F compared to the W320.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and W320.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent WB850F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
Sony W320 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography details
Sony W320 Sports photography details
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
Sony W320 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony W320
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $269