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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was released 13 months later than the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the S6500 scores versus the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung WB850F

 S6500 WB850F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon S6500

 WB850F S6500 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB850F

 S6500 WB850F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S6500 compared to the WB850F.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and WB850F.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern S6500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography information
Samsung WB850F Sports photography information
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography features
Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
50
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
34
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6500 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech AMOLED display AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 95 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 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 ID SLB-10A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $170 $599