Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L32 & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L32 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung WB50F
L32 | WB50F | |||
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Released | January 2015 | January 2014 | More recent by 13 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon L32
WB50F | L32 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung WB50F
L32 | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $120 | $180 |