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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon L24 versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 11 months before the WB850F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the L24 grades vs the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung WB850F

 L24 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon L24

 WB850F L24 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 11 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung WB850F

 L24 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with 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 are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the L24 vs the WB850F.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and WB850F.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography advice
Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
26
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
57
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
25
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
34
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix L24Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-09 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 220 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $599