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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon AW130 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was unveiled 3 years later than the WB850F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the AW130 matches up vs the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Samsung WB850F

 AW130 WB850F 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 38 months
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon AW130

 WB850F AW130 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB850F

 AW130 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 has physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Nikon AW130 versus Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 vs the WB850F.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and WB850F.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger AW130 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
36
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (370 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography info
Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
73
great battery (370 shots)
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
50
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging features
Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Samsung WB850F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 370 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $398 $599