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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX30
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 NX20 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX20 was announced 4 months later than the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX20 matches up versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung WB850F

 NX20 WB850F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung NX20

 WB850F NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB850F

 NX20 WB850F 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution614k614kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX20 versus the WB850F.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and WB850F is 83 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and WB850F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX20 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
69
lighter than competition (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging features
Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
78
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
34
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung NX20Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX20 Samsung WB850F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-20 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,100 $599