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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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 S6000 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S6000 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was revealed 23 months prior to the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S6000 grades vs the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung WB850F

 S6000 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon S6000

 WB850F S6000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung WB850F

 S6000 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6000 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S6000 compared to the WB850F.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and WB850F.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older S6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography factors
Samsung WB850F Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6000
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
34
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $599