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Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P500 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon P510
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P500 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P500 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB2200F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P500 grades vs the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Samsung WB2200F

 P500 WB2200F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Nikon P500

 WB2200F P500 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2011More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon P500 and Samsung WB2200F

 P500 WB2200F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P500 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P500 vs the WB2200F.

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P500 and WB2200F is 67 and 59 respectively.

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P500 and WB2200F.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB2200F to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older P500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P500 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P500 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P500 Travel photography information
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography information
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built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
heavier than competition in class (494g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
39
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
25
decently wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than average (708g)
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Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P500 and Samsung WB2200F
 Nikon Coolpix P500Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P500 Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-09 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-810mm (35.2x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494 grams (1.09 pounds) 708 grams (1.56 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL5 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $599