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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L110
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L120 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L120 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB50F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L120 grades vs the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung WB50F

 L120 WB50F 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon L120

 WB50F L120 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung WB50F

 L120 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L120 compared to the WB50F.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and WB50F is 75 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and WB50F.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L120
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L120
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix L120Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-09 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 gr (0.95 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 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 330 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $180