Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Released February 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500
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Below is a complete overview of the Nikon B500 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe B500 was introduced 5 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the B500 scores vs the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon B500 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung HZ50W
| B500 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2016 |  | May 2010 | More recent by 71 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon B500
| HZ50W | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung HZ50W
| B500 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the B500 vs the HZ50W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and HZ50W is 68 and 70 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and HZ50W.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon B500 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer B500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix B500 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Alternative name | - | WB5500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2016-02-23 | 2010-05-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.4 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 541 grams (1.19 pounds) | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 life | 600 shots | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $300 | $250 |
