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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L24 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WB50F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L24 scores against the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung WB50F

 L24 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon L24

 WB50F L24 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 35 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung WB50F

 L24 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L24 compared to the WB50F.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and WB50F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged L24 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
25
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix L24Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2014-01-07
Body design 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 220 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $180