Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB850F

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was announced 16 months prior to the WB850F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S8100 grades versus the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S8100 compared to the WB850F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and WB850F.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S8100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.