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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Samsung WB50F

 AW110 WB50F 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon AW110

 WB50F AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Samsung WB50F

 AW110 WB50F 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2014Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
67
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Samsung WB50F
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