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Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was manufactured 13 months after the WX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB850F grades versus the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony WX10

 WB850F WX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung WB850F

 WX10 WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony WX10

 WB850F WX10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB850F features physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB850F vs the WX10.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and WX10.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer WB850F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
Travel photography with Sony WX10
69
lighter than others in class (250g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
Vlogging with Sony WX10
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony WX10
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology AMOLED display Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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-BG1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $200