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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung WB850F
(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
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was manufactured 4 months before the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S6200 scores versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung WB850F

 S6200 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon S6200

 WB850F S6200 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung WB850F

 S6200 WB850F 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S6200 versus the WB850F.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and WB850F.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you should really take the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography information
Samsung WB850F Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
70
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-24 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $599