Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB850F

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and WB850F (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was brought out 18 months after the WB850F making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S31 grades versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S31 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S31 versus the WB850F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S31 and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and WB850F.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S31 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB850F will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger S31 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.