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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX500 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was introduced 3 years later than the WB850F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX500 matches up versus the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung WB850F

 NX500 WB850F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k614kClearer screen (+422k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung NX500

 WB850F NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Samsung WB850F

 NX500 WB850F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX500 versus the WB850F.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and WB850F is 87 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and WB850F.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX500 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX500 will provide you with more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher NX500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography information
Samsung WB850F Sports photography information
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX500
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
78
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
fantastic MP (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
49
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging features
Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
34
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
34
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung NX500Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX500 Samsung WB850F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-01-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 grams (0.63 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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