Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB850F
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Old Model is Nikon L830
(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
- Announced January 2012
Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L840 was launched 3 years after the WB850F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L840 grades vs the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L840 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung WB850F
L840 | WB850F | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2012 | More modern by 38 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon L840
WB850F | L840 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB850F
L840 | WB850F | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 features outer measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L840 and the WB850F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and WB850F is 67 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and WB850F.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The younger L840 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L840 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Samsung WB850F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.4 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 538 grams (1.19 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 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 | 590 photographs | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $400 | $599 |