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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 2 years later than the WB850F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung WB850F

 Galaxy Camera 2 WB850F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k614kClearer screen (+423k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WB850F Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB850F

 Galaxy Camera 2 WB850F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 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 attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the WB850F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
73
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (250g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
34
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-02 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 life 400 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $599