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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon L19 and Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WB50F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was released 5 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L19 matches up against the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung WB50F

 L19 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon L19

 WB50F L19 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung WB50F

 L19 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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 change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the L19 vs the WB50F.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and WB50F.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L19 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung WB50F will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older L19 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
54
lighter than average in class (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
57
lighter than average in class (130g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix L19Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $180