Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB850F

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon P510 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P510 was released 6 months later than the WB850F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P510 scores against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P510 provides external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the P510 compared to the WB850F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P510 and WB850F is 66 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and WB850F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.