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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S640 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB850F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S640 grades versus the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Samsung WB850F

 S640 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon S640

 WB850F S640 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Samsung WB850F

 S640 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 has exterior dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S640 and Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S640 and the WB850F.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and WB850F.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S640 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
62
lighter than average (130g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S640
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S640
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix S640Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $225 $599