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Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
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
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L32 and Samsung WB50F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L32 was manufactured 13 months later than the WB50F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L32 scores versus the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung WB50F

 L32 WB50F 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 13 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon L32

 WB50F L32 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung WB50F

 L32 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L32 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L32 and Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L32 vs the WB50F.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L32 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher L32 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (164g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography features
Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (320 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (320 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (207g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
48
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (320 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
66
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (164 grams)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung WB50F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 164 grams (0.36 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 320 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
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