Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB850F
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75 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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75 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Released February 2011
- Superseded the Nikon L110
Samsung WB850F
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(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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Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon L120 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L120 grades versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung WB850F
| L120 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon L120
| WB850F | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | February 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung WB850F
| L120 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L120 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L120 and the WB850F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and WB850F is 75 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and WB850F.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Nikon L120 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than average in class (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon L120 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Nikon L120
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung WB850F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung WB850F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-02-09 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 431 gr (0.95 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 330 photos | - |
| Battery type | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $300 | $599 |