Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX5
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39 Features
51 Overall
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35 Features
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010
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Let's look much closer at the Samsung WB850F and Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB850F was revealed 19 months later than the WX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB850F scores vs the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony WX5
| WB850F | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung WB850F
| WX5 | WB850F |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony WX5
| WB850F | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F has got external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB850F and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB850F versus the WX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and WX5.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB850F will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-01-09 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Screen resolution | 614k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | AMOLED display | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $599 | $250 |