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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W620 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung WB850F vs Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB850F was unveiled very close to the W620 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB850F matches up against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony W620

 WB850F W620 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung WB850F

 W620 WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony W620

 WB850F W620 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB850F comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB850F vs Sony W620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB850F versus the W620.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and W620.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (250g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (116 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
Landscape photography with Sony W620
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
Sony W620 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony W620
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech AMOLED display Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
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 Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $102