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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon P7800 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The P7800 was brought out 23 months later than the WB850F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P7800 scores vs the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung WB850F

 P7800 WB850F 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2012More recent by 23 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon P7800

 WB850F P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung WB850F

 P7800 WB850F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 enjoys exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P7800 compared to the WB850F.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and WB850F is 82 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and WB850F.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB850F will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern P7800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7800
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (399 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery (350 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7800
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
68
good battery (350 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (399g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography info
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
75
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (399 grams)
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-11-25 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $550 $599