Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F
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Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Samsung WB850F
B700 | WB850F | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | January 2012 | Newer by 51 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 614k | Crisper screen (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon B700
WB850F | B700 |
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Common features in the Nikon B700 and Samsung WB850F
B700 | WB850F | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Check out the Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and WB850F is 65 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Nikon B700 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B700 | Samsung WB850F | |
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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 |