Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Samsung WB50F
P510 | WB50F | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon P510
WB50F | P510 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung WB50F
P510 | WB50F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon P510 versus Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |