Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB850F

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung NX500 versus Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.