Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB50F

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P100 matches up against the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P100 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P100 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P100 vs Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the P100 versus the WB50F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and WB50F is 68 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and WB50F.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older P100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.