Nikon P7800 vs Samsung WB50F

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon P7800 and Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and WB50F (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The P7800 was released within a month of the WB50F so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P7800 matches up versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 offers outer measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P7800 and Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the P7800 against the WB50F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and WB50F is 82 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and WB50F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB50F will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.