Samsung WB850F vs Sony A58

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung WB850F and Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the WB850F (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB850F was launched 22 months prior to the A58 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB850F grades vs the A58 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB850F and Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB850F vs the A58.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and A58.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB850F featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older WB850F will be behind in sensor technology.