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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was unveiled very close to the WB850F and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S6300 scores versus the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Samsung WB850F

 S6300 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon S6300

 WB850F S6300 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB850F

 S6300 WB850F 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S6300 against the WB850F.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and WB850F.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (250 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 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 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 230 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $599