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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung WB850F

 NX10 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung NX10

 WB850F NX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012April 2010Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung WB850F

 NX10 WB850F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution614k614kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

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

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography advice
Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX10
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
63
good battery (400 per charge)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging features
Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
24
features face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
34
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung NX10Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX10 Samsung WB850F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-04-07 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $626 $599