Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB850F was unveiled 2 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB850F grades vs the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F features physical dimensions 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 WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the WB850F versus the WX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and WX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB850F with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB850F will produce extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher WB850F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.