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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
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 L830 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L830 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L830 was unveiled very close to the WB50F and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L830 scores versus the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung WB50F

 L830 WB50F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon L830

 WB50F L830 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung WB50F

 L830 WB50F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L830 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 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).

Examine the Nikon L830 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L830 versus the WB50F.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and WB50F is 71 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and WB50F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
53
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (508 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (390 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
58
good battery life (390 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (508g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (207g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery life (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (508 grams)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix L830Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 508 gr (1.12 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 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 390 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $180