Samsung WB850F vs Sony W370
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W370 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W370 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Samsung WB850F vs Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB850F was brought out 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB850F grades against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony W370
WB850F | W370 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung WB850F
W370 | WB850F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony W370
WB850F | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F offers physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB850F vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB850F vs the W370.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and W370.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher WB850F should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 lbs) | 179g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $599 | $230 |