Samsung WB850F vs Sony A55

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony A55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively similar but the WB850F (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB850F was unveiled 17 months after the A55 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the WB850F matches up vs the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F & Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Samsung WB850F versus Sony A55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB850F against the A55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and A55 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and A55.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The WB850F provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more modern WB850F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.