Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung WB850F
P7800 | WB850F | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon P7800
WB850F | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung WB850F
P7800 | WB850F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon P7800 and Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Samsung WB850F | |
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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 |