Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2009
(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
- Announced January 2012

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The S1000pj was introduced 3 years before the WB850F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S1000pj grades vs the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung WB850F
S1000pj | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon S1000pj
WB850F | S1000pj | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung WB850F
S1000pj | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj features external measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1000pj versus the WB850F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and WB850F.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Samsung WB850F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-04 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | EN-EL12 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $289 | $599 |