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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 2 years later than the WB50F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A900 matches up versus the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung WB50F

 A900 WB50F 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon A900

 WB50F A900 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung WB50F

 A900 WB50F 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A900 features external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A900 compared to the WB50F.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and WB50F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon A900 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger A900 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
74
lighter than average (289 grams)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
49
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix A900Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $180