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Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2019
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon B600 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was revealed 8 years after the HZ50W which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the B600 matches up against the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Samsung HZ50W

 B600 HZ50W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019May 2010More modern by 107 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon B600

 HZ50W B600 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Samsung HZ50W

 B600 HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B600 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions 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 ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the B600 compared to the HZ50W.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the B600 and HZ50W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and HZ50W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon B600 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent B600 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography features
Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (500g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
46
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (280 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
52
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (280 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (500g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (280 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (500 grams)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix B600Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Samsung HZ50W
Alternative name - WB5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-18 2010-05-03
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $297 $250