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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W380

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W380 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W380 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung WB850F and Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was introduced 2 years after the W380 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB850F grades versus the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony W380

 WB850F W380 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung WB850F

 W380 WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony W380

 WB850F W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WB850F vs the W380.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and W380.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger WB850F should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography info
Sony W380 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
Sports photography with Sony W380
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
Sony W380 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony W380
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 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
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $599 $44