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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Announced February 2016
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon B500 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B500 was revealed 2 years later than the WB350F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the B500 matches up versus the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung WB350F

 B500 WB350F 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon B500

 WB350F B500 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung WB350F

 B500 WB350F 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the B500 vs the WB350F.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and WB350F is 68 and 90 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and WB350F.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher B500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
52
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (541 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (600 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
59
great battery life (600 per charge)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (541 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (276g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
45
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (600 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
27
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (541 grams)
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix B500Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 gr (1.19 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $260