Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Introduced January 2009
- New Model is Nikon P90
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5500

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P80 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the HZ50W making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P80 scores against the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P80 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Samsung HZ50W
P80 | HZ50W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon P80
HZ50W | P80 | |||
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Introduced | May 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 15 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ50W
P80 | HZ50W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 features physical measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P80 and the HZ50W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and HZ50W is 75 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and HZ50W.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P80 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P80 | Samsung HZ50W |
Also Known as | - | WB5500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-05-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | EN-EL5 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $400 | $250 |