Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB850F

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB850F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was brought out 24 months later than the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX2000 matches up against the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 offers outer measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX2000 versus the WB850F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and WB850F is 89 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and WB850F.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger NX2000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.