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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was manufactured 2 years after the WB850F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX30 scores vs the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung WB850F

 NX30 WB850F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k614kSharper display (+422k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung NX30

 WB850F NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB850F

 NX30 WB850F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX30 compared to the WB850F.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and WB850F is 75 and 91 respectively.

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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and WB850F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX30 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX30 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger NX30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX30
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
75
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
74
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB850F Vlogging highlights
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
34
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung NX30Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX30 Samsung WB850F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-03 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech AMOLED AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1410 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $599