Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB850F

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 13 months later than the WB850F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the S5200 matches up versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S5200 compared to the WB850F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and WB850F.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer S5200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.