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Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon L810
  • Updated by Nikon L830
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
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon L820 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L820 was manufactured 11 months before the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the L820 grades versus the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Samsung WB50F

 L820 WB50F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon L820

 WB50F L820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 11 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Samsung WB50F

 L820 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L820 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L820 against the WB50F.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and WB50F is 72 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L820 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older L820 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L820
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
38
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (470 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
36
great zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
56
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (675mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (470g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L820 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (23mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (470 grams)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix L820Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L820 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-675mm (29.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 470 grams (1.04 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 320 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70A
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $192 $180