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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB850F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 2 years after the WB850F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AW120 grades versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Samsung WB850F

 AW120 WB850F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon AW120

 WB850F AW120 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB850F

 AW120 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AW120 against the WB850F.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and WB850F.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer AW120 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW120
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW120
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
69
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (250 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
48
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW120
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Samsung WB850F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech OLED monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213g (0.47 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $599