Nikon P330 vs Samsung WB850F

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P330 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was manufactured 14 months later than the WB850F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P330 scores vs the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P330 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the P330 vs the WB850F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and WB850F.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P330 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB850F will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer P330 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.