Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB850F

Let's look closer at the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was unveiled 7 months after the WB850F so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S9300 matches up versus the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S9300 against the WB850F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and WB850F.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer S9300 will have a benefit in sensor technology.