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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon B600 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was manufactured 7 years after the WB850F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the B600 scores versus the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Samsung WB850F

 B600 WB850F 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2012Newer by 86 months
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon B600

 WB850F B600 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Samsung WB850F

 B600 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the B600 compared to the WB850F.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and WB850F is 67 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and WB850F.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger B600 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography features
Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
46
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (280 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (280 per charge)
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (280 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B600
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix B600Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 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 size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 280 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $297 $599