Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2012
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung WB850F
NX300M | WB850F | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 614k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung NX300M
WB850F | NX300M |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB850F
NX300M | WB850F | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX300M | Samsung WB850F |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-03 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 768 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 331 gr (0.73 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $699 | $599 |