Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB50F

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB50F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was unveiled 14 months later than the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the AW130 matches up vs the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AW130 and the WB50F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent AW130 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.