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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon B600 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was announced 5 years later than the WB50F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the B600 scores vs the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Samsung WB50F

 B600 WB50F 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2014Fresher by 62 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon B600

 WB50F B600 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Samsung WB50F

 B600 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Nikon B600 and Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the B600 against the WB50F.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and WB50F is 67 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and WB50F.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer B600 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (500 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
46
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (280 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (280 per charge)
more heavy than average (500 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (280 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (500g)
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix B600Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $297 $180