Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX70

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was revealed at a similar time to the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB850F matches up vs the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB850F features outer 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) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB850F compared to the WX70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and WX70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration.