Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB850F

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB850F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was released 2 years later than the WB850F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX1 grades against the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 offers physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1 vs the WB850F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and WB850F is 66 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and WB850F.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern NX1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.