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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2012
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon L610 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 17 months earlier than the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L610 scores vs the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung WB50F

 L610 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon L610

 WB50F L610 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2012More recent by 17 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung WB50F

 L610 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L610 against the WB50F.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and WB50F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older L610 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (120 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
66
lighter than average (240 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (120 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-09 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 120 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA BP70A
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $180