Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung WB850F
NX20 | WB850F | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung NX20
WB850F | NX20 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB850F
NX20 | WB850F | |||
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Released | April 2012 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 614k | 614k | Equal 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).
Compare the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and WB850F is 83 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Samsung WB850F | |
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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 |