Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was released 12 months after the WB850F so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX300M grades against the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while 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).

Check the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX300M against the WB850F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and WB850F is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and WB850F.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX300M is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.