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Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was released within a month of the WX50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB850F grades against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony WX50

 WB850F WX50 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k461kClearer display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung WB850F

 WX50 WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony WX50

 WB850F WX50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB850F has physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB850F against the WX50.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and WX50.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
Sony WX50 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony WX50
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology AMOLED display Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 images
Battery style - 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $599 $250