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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(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
Samsung WB850F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung WB850F

 NX300M WB850F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k614kClearer screen (+154k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung NX300M

 WB850F NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB850F

 NX300M WB850F 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

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

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
66
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (250 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
34
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung NX300MSamsung WB850F
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