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Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon P520
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P530 was released 2 months after the WB350F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P530 scores versus the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Samsung WB350F

 P530 WB350F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon P530

 WB350F P530 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Samsung WB350F

 P530 WB350F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P530 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P530 against the WB350F.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and WB350F is 67 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P530 and WB350F.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography information
Samsung WB350F Sports photography information
48
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography information
Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix P530Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494g (1.09 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 240 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
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