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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P500
  • Replacement is Nikon P520
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Nikon P510 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P510 was brought out 18 months earlier than the WB50F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P510 matches up against the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Samsung WB50F

 P510 WB50F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon P510

 WB50F P510 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung WB50F

 P510 WB50F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P510 compared to the WB50F.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and WB50F is 66 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and WB50F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older P510 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (555 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
50
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (555 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (555 grams)
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix P510Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P510 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-05 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
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 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 200 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL5 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $600 $180