Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB850F

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX10 and Samsung WB850F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very comparable but the NX10 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX10 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the WB850F making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX10 scores vs the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX10 and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX10 and the WB850F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and WB850F is 80 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and WB850F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB850F will provide extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.