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Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon B500
(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
Samsung HZ50W
(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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Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung HZ50W

 B500 HZ50W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016May 2010More recent by 71 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer 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 sizing3"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.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and HZ50W is 68 and 70 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
52
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (600 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
59
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B500
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
45
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (600 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
27
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix B500Samsung 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