Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB850F

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB850F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WB850F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was revealed 2 years after the WB850F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX mini scores versus the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini has got external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX mini against the WB850F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and WB850F.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX mini will provide more detail because of its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX mini will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.