Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB50F

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P520 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the WB50F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P520 grades versus the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P520 features outer measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P520 compared to the WB50F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P520 and WB50F is 66 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and WB50F.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.