Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Announced July 2013
- Replaced the Nikon AW100
- New Model is Nikon AW120
(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

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Lets look closer at the Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The AW110 was brought out 6 months before the WB50F so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the AW110 matches up against the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Samsung WB50F
AW110 | WB50F | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon AW110
WB50F | AW110 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Samsung WB50F
AW110 | WB50F | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the AW110 against the WB50F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and WB50F.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Samsung WB50F |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-07-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 207g (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 | 250 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | BP70A |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $250 | $180 |