Samsung WB850F vs Sony A65

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung WB850F vs Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The WB850F was brought out 2 months after the A65 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB850F scores vs the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB850F vs the A65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and A65.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB850F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A65 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.