Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB850F

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was released 13 months after the WB850F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S9500 matches up versus the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9500 and the WB850F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and WB850F.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S9500 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.