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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Previous Model is Nikon P900
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon P1000 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was introduced 4 years after the WB50F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P1000 scores versus the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Samsung WB50F

 P1000 WB50F 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2014More modern by 55 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon P1000

 WB50F P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Samsung WB50F

 P1000 WB50F 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 has external measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P1000 compared to the WB50F.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and WB50F is 49 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and WB50F.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern P1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
51
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,415g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography features
Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
49
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
54
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (3000mm)
low battery life (250 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,415g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,415 grams)
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-10 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-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 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415 gr (3.12 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 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 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,000 $180