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Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
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Features
44
Overall
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Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Successor is Nikon P610
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5500
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Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon P600 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was unveiled 3 years after the HZ50W which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the P600 matches up versus the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Samsung HZ50W

 P600 HZ50W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2010Newer by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon P600

 HZ50W P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Samsung HZ50W

 P600 HZ50W 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P600 features outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P600 versus Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P600 vs the HZ50W.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and HZ50W is 65 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and HZ50W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P600 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer P600 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (565g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P600
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
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resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (565 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P600
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
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quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (565g)
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon P600 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix P600Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P600 Samsung HZ50W
Also referred to as - WB5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 330 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $750 $250