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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(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
  • Released December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung WB850F

 NX11 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung NX11

 WB850F NX11 
IntroducedJanuary 2012December 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Samsung WB850F

 NX11 WB850F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution614k614kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

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

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
73
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX11
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
53
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
63
good battery life (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (499g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
24
offers face detection focusing
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
34
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung NX11Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX11 Samsung WB850F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-12-28 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 measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 250 gr (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 All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $626 $599