Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB850F

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly close but the NX5 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was introduced 19 months before the WB850F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX5 grades against the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX5 versus the WB850F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and WB850F is 80 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and WB850F.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB850F will result in extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.