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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 14 months after the WB850F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung WB850F

 Galaxy Camera WB850F 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 14 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WB850F Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung WB850F

 Galaxy Camera WB850F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the WB850F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and WB850F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger Galaxy Camera is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
Samsung WB850F Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
50
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB850F Vlogging highlights
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung WB850F
Also Known as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-02-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $599