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Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Nikon P610
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
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P600 was revealed 2 years after the WB850F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P600 grades versus the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Samsung WB850F

 P600 WB850F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon P600

 WB850F P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Samsung WB850F

 P600 WB850F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P600 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P600 against the WB850F.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and WB850F is 65 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and WB850F.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher P600 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P600
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
50
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P600
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
59
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P600
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P600
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon P600 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix P600Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P600 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $750 $599