Samsung 850F
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Nikon COOLPIX P900
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Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | ||
Bridge Camera |
For a lot of people, the Bridge camera is the perfect solution as it combines the portability of a compact camera while offering the full capability of a DSLR. | ||
Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Samsung 850F camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Nikon COOLPIX P900 camera would suit you adequately. | |
Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Samsung 850F video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Nikon COOLPIX P900 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The 850F is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The COOLPIX P900 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
Advanced Skill Level (Video) |
Your camera provides you with sufficient controls and tools to get your videography to the quality and spec that your high standards will require. For instance the manual focus capability that comes with the COOLPIX P900, will align with your skill level. | ||
Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the 850F is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the COOLPIX P900 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the 850F. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the COOLPIX P900. | |
Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | |
Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Samsung, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Nikon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the 850F is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the COOLPIX P900 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Samsung camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Nikon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Samsung 850F is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Nikon COOLPIX P900 is a great companion to have. | |
Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. | |
Time-lapse Videos |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Nikon's in-built intervalometer | ||
Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | |
Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Samsung has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Nikon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
High FPS Videos |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions. | ||
WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | |
GPS |
In addition to the wonderful imagery of your photo, its also great to capture the exact location where it was taken. Which is why the geo-tagging capability on this model is really handy as it helps provide all location data you need for each photo taken. |
In addition to the wonderful imagery of your photo, its also great to capture the exact location where it was taken. Which is why the geo-tagging capability on this model is really handy as it helps provide all location data you need for each photo taken. | |
Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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3D Photo | Yes | - | |
AC Adapter Included | Yes | - | |
Album Organization | Yes | - | |
Analog Signal Format System | NTSC, PAL | - | |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 2.8-5.9 | 2.8-6.5 | |
Audio Formats Supported | AAC | LPCM | |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Focus (AF) Lock | - | Yes | |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus | Tracking Auto Focus | |
Batteries Included | Yes | - | |
Battery Charger Included | Yes | - | |
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | - | 360 shots | |
Battery Recharge Time | - | 3.6 h | |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
Battery Type | SLB-10A | EN-EL23 | |
Built-in Display | - | Yes | |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
Bundled Software | Intelli-studio, Creative Movie Maker, Auto Backup, Map download manager | - | |
Cables Included | USB | - | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Camera File System | DCF, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.21 | DCF, Exif 2.3 | |
Camera Shutter Speed | - | 15 - 1/4000 s | |
Camera Shutter Type | - | Electronic, Mechanical | |
Camera Type | Compact | Bridge | |
Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Date Imprinting | Yes | - | |
DC-in Jack | Yes | - | |
Depth | 24.9 mm | 137.4 mm | |
Digital Zoom | 4 x | 4 x | |
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) | - | -3 - 1 | |
Diopter Correction | - | Yes | |
Display | AMOLED | LCD | |
Display Diagonal | 3 | 3 | |
Display Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels | - | |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 614000 pixels | 921000 pixels | |
Electronic Viewfinder | - | Yes | |
Face Detection | Yes | Yes | |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s | 1/4000 s | |
Field Of View | - | 100 % | |
Flash Modes | Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | Auto, Pre-flash | |
Flash Range (tele) | 0.5 - 2.35 m | 5 - 7 m | |
Flash Range (wide) | 0.3 - 4.96 m | 0.5 - 11.5 m | |
Flash Recharging Time | 4 s | - | |
Flip-out Screen | - | Yes | |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 23 - 483 mm | 24 - 2000 mm | |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 4.1 - 86.1 mm | 4.3 - 357 mm | |
Focus | TTL | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Auto, Manual | Auto/Manual | |
Full HD | Yes | Yes | |
Geotagging | Yes | Yes | |
GPS (satellite) | Yes | Yes | |
HD Type | Full HD | Full HD | |
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
HDMI Connector Type | - | D | |
HDMI Ports Quantity | - | Yes | |
Height | 62.2 mm | 103.2 mm | |
Image Editing | - | Crop | |
Image Formats Supported | JPG | JPEG | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 | 1/2.3 | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
Interval Recording | - | 1 | |
ISO Sensitivity | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto | 100, 1600, 3200, 6400 | |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 3200 | 6400 | |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 100 | 100 | |
Languages Support | - | Multi | |
Lens Structure (elements/groups) | - | 16/12 | |
Light Exposure Control | Program AE | Program AE | |
Light Exposure Correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | |
Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE | |
Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot | |
Mac Compatibility | Yes | - | |
Mac Operating Systems Supported | Y | - | |
Macro Focusing Range | - | 1 m | |
Macro Focusing Range (tele) | 1.5 - 3.5 m | - | |
Macro Focusing Range (wide) | 0.05 - 0.80 m | 0.01 - ∞ m | |
Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes | |
Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Manual Focusing Range (tele) | 1.5 - ∞ m | - | |
Manual Focusing Range (wide) | 0.05 - ∞ m | - | |
Maximum Aperture Number | 5.9 | 6.5 | |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 483 mm | 2000 mm | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels | 4608 x 3456 pixels | |
Maximum Memory Card Size | 64 GB | - | |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Megapixel | 16.2 MP | 16 MP | |
Memory Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Stereo | |
Minimum Aperture Number | 2.8 | 2.8 | |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 23 mm | 24 mm | |
Minimum Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 2.2 GHz | - | |
Minimum Storage Drive Space | 750 MB | - | |
Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 30 fps | - | |
Multi-shot | - | Yes | |
Near Field Communication (NFC) | - | Yes | |
Network Ready | Yes | - | |
Night Mode | Yes | - | |
Normal Focusing Range | 0.80 - ∞/3.50 - ∞ m | 0.5 - ∞ m | |
Normal Focusing Range (tele) | 3.5 - ∞ m | 5 - ∞ m | |
Normal Focusing Range (wide) | 0.8 - ∞ m | 0.5 - ∞ m | |
Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 | 1 | |
Number Of Diaphragm Blades | - | 6 | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 5 - 85 % | - | |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F | 0 - 40 °F | |
Optical Zoom | 21 x | 83 x | |
Panorama Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Photo Effects | 1 | - | |
PictBridge | Yes | Yes | |
Power Source Type | Battery, USB | Battery | |
Product Colour | Black | Black | |
Resolution At Capture Speed | - | 640x480@100fps, 1280x720@25fps, 1280x720@50fps, 1920x1080@15fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 640x480@120fps, 640x480@25fps, 640x480@30fps | |
Scene Modes | PIP, Split Shot, HDR, Magic Frame, Beauty Shot, Night, Landscape, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach & Snow | Backlight, Beach, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Dusk, Fireworks, Food, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Party (indoor), Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery) | |
Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
Self-timer | - | Yes | |
Self-timer Delay | 2, 10 s | 2, 10 s | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
Shooting Modes | Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene | - | |
Shutter Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 16 s | 15 s | |
Speakers | 1 | - | |
Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 1024 x 768, 1920 x 1080, 1984 x 1488, 2592 x 1944, 2832 x 2832, 3648 x 2736, 4608 x 2592, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640x480, 4608 x 2592, 1920 x 1080, 4608 x 3072, 3456 x 3456 | |
Supported Aspect Ratios | - | 4:3 | |
Total Megapixels | 16.8 MP | 16.76 MP | |
Tracking Focus | 1 | 1 | |
Tripod Mounting Supported | - | Yes | |
USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 | 1 | |
USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Vari-angle LCD Display | - | Yes | |
Video Capability | Yes | - | |
Video Formats Supported | MPEG4, AVC/H.264 | AVC, H.264, MOV, MPEG4 | |
Video Out | AV | - | |
Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
Video Resolutions | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Viewfinder Type | Not available | Electronic | |
Voice Recording | Yes | Yes | |
Weight | 232 g | 899 g | |
Weight (including Battery) | - | 899 g | |
White Balance | Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom, K | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual | |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
Wi-Fi Standards | - | b/g/n | |
Width | 109.5 mm | 139.5 mm | |
Windows Operating Systems Supported | Y | - |
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