Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB850F

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung NX11 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NX11 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The NX11 was manufactured 12 months before the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX11 grades versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX11 and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX11 and the WB850F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and WB850F is 80 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and WB850F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX11 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB850F will produce extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older NX11 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.