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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon P900
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon P1000 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was unveiled 8 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P1000 matches up vs the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Samsung HZ50W

 P1000 HZ50W 
AnnouncedJuly 2018May 2010Fresher by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon P1000

 HZ50W P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Samsung HZ50W

 P1000 HZ50W 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the P1000 and the HZ50W.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and HZ50W is 49 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and HZ50W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P1000 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher P1000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (1,415 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P1000
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
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connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (1,415 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (1,415g)
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-10 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415 gr (3.12 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,000 $250