Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F
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![Nikon Coolpix S33 front Nikon Coolpix S33 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S33/Nikon-S33-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB850F front Samsung WB850F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB850F/Samsung-WB850F-front.jpg)
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Launched February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 S33 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S33 and Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and WB850F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
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The S33 was unveiled 3 years after the WB850F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S33 scores vs the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Samsung WB850F
S33 | WB850F | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon S33
WB850F | S33 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Samsung WB850F
S33 | WB850F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S33 and Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S33 versus the WB850F.
![Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S33-vs-Samsung-WB850F-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.
![Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S33-vs-Samsung-WB850F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and WB850F.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S33 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB850F will provide extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer S33 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S33-vs-Samsung-WB850F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S33-vs-Samsung-WB850F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Samsung WB850F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.7 x 3.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 16.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 7.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.7 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $150 | $599 |