Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB850F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NX100 was unveiled 16 months prior to the WB850F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX100 scores vs the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has outside measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX100 against the WB850F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and WB850F is 88 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and WB850F.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX100 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB850F will offer you extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.