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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 8 months later than the WB850F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung WB850F

 Galaxy Camera 3G WB850F 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 8 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WB850F Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution614k0kCrisper screen (+614k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB850F

 Galaxy Camera 3G WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the WB850F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and WB850F.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
72
lighter than others (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (250g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
47
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
37
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
34
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-29 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $606 $599