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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon P950
(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
Samsung WB850F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Samsung WB850F

 P950 WB850F 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2012Fresher by 98 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon P950

 WB850F P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Samsung WB850F

 P950 WB850F 
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).

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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.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and WB850F is 52 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
57
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography information
Samsung WB850F Street photography information
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (1,005 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P950
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
59
connects via bluetooth
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than competitors (1,005g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P950
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
55
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
49
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
59
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (1,005 grams)
34
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix P950Samsung WB850F
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