Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung WB850F
S6000 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon S6000
WB850F | S6000 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung WB850F
S6000 | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Samsung WB850F | |
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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 |