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Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Later Model is Sony A35
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung WB850F and Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very well matched but the WB850F (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The WB850F was released 17 months later than the A33 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB850F matches up vs the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony A33

 WB850F A33 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung WB850F

 A33 WB850F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony A33

 WB850F A33 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F comes with external measurements 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 A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB850F and the A33.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and A33.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB850F due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung WB850F will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent WB850F should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
Portrait photography with Sony A33
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography info
Sony A33 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
Sony A33 Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
Sony A33 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (340 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
77
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony A33
 Samsung WB850FSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB850F Sony SLT-A33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-01-09 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $599 $230