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Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
33
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon P80
(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
Samsung HZ50W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Samsung HZ50W

 P80 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon P80

 HZ50W P80 
IntroducedMay 2010January 2009Newer by 15 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ50W

 P80 HZ50W 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P80 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P80
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
36
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography features
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix P80Samsung HZ50W
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