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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Launched February 2016
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 B500 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon B500 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B500 was unveiled 2 years after the WB50F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the B500 scores vs the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung WB50F

 B500 WB50F 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2014Newer by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon B500

 WB50F B500 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung WB50F

 B500 WB50F 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 features outer dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the B500 vs the WB50F.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and WB50F is 68 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer B500 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
52
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (541 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (600 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
59
great battery life (600 CIPA)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (541g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (207g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
45
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (600 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
27
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (541g)
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix B500Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 7.4fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 gr (1.19 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $180