Updated (March, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P330 vs Samsung WB850F

Samsung WB850F

vs

Nikon Coolpix P310
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Samsung WB850F

Zoom
Great zoom
21x
Wide angle
Wide angle lens
23 mm
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
921k dots
Screen type
OLED Screen
Bright and vivid
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P310

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/1.8
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
921k dots
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P310

Aperture Much wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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At its widest zoom, the P310's lens captures much more light (1.3 f-stops)
Lowest price Cheaper $169.00 vs $274.17
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The best price we've seen is $105 cheaper (around 40% less)
Nikon Coolpix P310 Learn more about
the Nikon P310

Advantages of the Samsung WB850F

Zoom Much more zoom 21x vs 4.2x
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Around 25.5x more zoom
Screen type Has an OLED screen OLED vs LCD
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OLED screens are often brighter and more vibrant than typical LCD screens
Wide angle Better wide angle 23 mm vs 24 mm
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Almost the same
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Size Smaller 109x61x24 mm vs 103x58x32 mm
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More than 10% smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner 1" vs 1.3"
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More than 20% thinner
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
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Almost the same
Longest exposure Longer exposures 16s vs 4s
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4x longer exposures
Samsung WB850F Learn more about
the Samsung WB850F
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recommendations

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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
921k dots
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
P310:24 mm
WB850F:23 mm
Aperture Wide aperture Help
P310:f/1.8
WB850F:f/2.8
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
P310:1080p @ 30fps
WB850F:1080p @ 60fps
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$299

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$200 - $229

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300 - $383

Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S9300

Travel zoom

$298

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$299 - $378

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760

Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Thickness Is thicker

Nikon Coolpix P310 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix P330

Nikon Coolpix P330

Pro digicam

$329 - $347

True resolution Much higher true resolution
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$349 - $399

Supports 24p Supports 24p
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Nikon Coolpix P300

Nikon Coolpix P300

Pro digicam

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$199

Supports 24p Supports 24p
Size Significantly smaller
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen

Samsung WB850F Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Samsung WB800F

Samsung WB800F

Travel zoom

$250 - $269

Touch screen Has a touch screen
Size Slightly smaller
Screen type Doesn't have an OLED screen
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Samsung WB250F

Samsung WB250F

Travel zoom

$178 - $179

Touch screen Has a touch screen
Size Smaller
Screen type Doesn't have an OLED screen
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Samsung WB150F

Samsung WB150F

Travel zoom

$159

Size Smaller
Lowest price Cheaper
Screen type Doesn't have an OLED screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$297 - $327

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Zoom More zoom
Screen type Doesn't have an OLED screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Samsung Galaxy Camera

Samsung Galaxy Camera

Travel zoom

$89 - $386

Screen size Much larger screen
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen type Doesn't have an OLED screen
Size Slightly larger

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Nikon Coolpix P310 Samsung WB850F
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Nikon Coolpix P310 Samsung WB850F

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