Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB850F
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Announced February 2011
(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
- Launched January 2012

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S6100 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S6100 was brought out 11 months before the WB850F so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S6100 matches up against the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Samsung WB850F
S6100 | WB850F | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon S6100
WB850F | S6100 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Samsung WB850F
S6100 | WB850F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 has got external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Nikon S6100 versus Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S6100 against the WB850F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and WB850F.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S6100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Samsung WB850F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | 210 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $195 | $599 |