Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Released January 2020
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon P950 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe P950 was launched 8 years later than the WB850F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P950 scores versus the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P950 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Samsung WB850F
P950 | WB850F | |||
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Released | January 2020 | January 2012 | Fresher by 98 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 614k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon P950
WB850F | P950 |
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Common features in the Nikon P950 and Samsung WB850F
P950 | WB850F | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P950 enjoys outside dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 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).
Compare the Nikon P950 and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P950 compared to the WB850F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and WB850F is 52 and 91 respectively.
Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and WB850F.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer P950 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P950 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P950 | Samsung WB850F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2020-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | 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 | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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 | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 300s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 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 | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1005 gr (2.22 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") | 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 | 290 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $797 | $599 |