Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB50F

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L840 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L840 was manufactured 14 months after the WB50F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L840 grades vs the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L840 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L840 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L840 and the WB50F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and WB50F is 67 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger L840 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.