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Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was manufactured 5 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A900 matches up vs the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung HZ50W

 A900 HZ50W 
ReleasedFebruary 2016May 2010More modern by 71 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon A900

 HZ50W A900 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung HZ50W

 A900 HZ50W 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 vs the HZ50W.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and HZ50W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and HZ50W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon A900 to show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer A900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography features
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography information
Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
55
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography information
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix A900Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Samsung HZ50W
Also called - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $250