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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Successor is Nikon AW110
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon AW100 versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was revealed 3 years before the WB50F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the AW100 matches up versus the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Samsung WB50F

 AW100 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon AW100

 WB50F AW100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 28 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Samsung WB50F

 AW100 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions 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 that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the AW100 against the WB50F.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged AW100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW100
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
55
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
33
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW100
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
67
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (207 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW100 Samsung WB50F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70A
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $180