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Nikon L110 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon L110 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon L100
  • Refreshed by Nikon L120
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 L110 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon L110 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L110 was launched 23 months prior to the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L110 grades versus the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Samsung WB850F

 L110 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon L110

 WB850F L110 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Samsung WB850F

 L110 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Nikon L110 and Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L110 vs the WB850F.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and WB850F is 77 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and WB850F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L110
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
34
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix L110Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 13.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406g (0.90 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $599