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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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 NX210 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was launched 8 months after the WB850F so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX210 grades vs the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung WB850F

 NX210 WB850F 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung NX210

 WB850F NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB850F

 NX210 WB850F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution614k614kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX210 and the WB850F.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and WB850F.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX210 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern NX210 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography information
Samsung WB850F Sports photography information
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
34
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
34
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung NX210Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX210 Samsung WB850F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-14 2012-01-09
Body design Rangefinder-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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
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 input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $625 $599