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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(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
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
  • Announced January 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung WB850F

 S1000pj WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon S1000pj

 WB850F S1000pj 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung WB850F

 S1000pj WB850F 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

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

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
Samsung WB850F Sports photography information
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (250g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSamsung WB850F
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