Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony A33
WB850F | A33 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung WB850F
A33 | WB850F | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony A33
WB850F | A33 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Samsung WB850F and Sony A33 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB850F vs Sony A33 Specifications
Samsung WB850F | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 |