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Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2016
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B700 was unveiled 4 years after the WB850F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the B700 scores versus the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Samsung WB850F

 B700 WB850F 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2012Newer by 51 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon B700

 WB850F B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Samsung WB850F

 B700 WB850F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the B700 against the WB850F.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and WB850F is 65 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the B700 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon B700 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent B700 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B700
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
43
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (565 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography features
Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
54
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
66
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than others (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (250g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B700
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
59
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
49
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging features
Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
60
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (565 grams)
34
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix B700Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $500 $599