Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB850F

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon S9900 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was announced 3 years later than the WB850F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S9900 grades against the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S9900 compared to the WB850F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and WB850F is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and WB850F.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern S9900 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.