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Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon P310 versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 18 months before the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the P310 scores against the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Samsung WB50F

 P310 WB50F 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon P310

 WB50F P310 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2012More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Samsung WB50F

 P310 WB50F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P310 compared to the WB50F.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and WB50F.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged P310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
71
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (207g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix P310Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-06-22 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 194g (0.43 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 230 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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