Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB50F

Here, we are matching up the Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was launched 6 years earlier than the WB50F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P80 grades versus the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P80 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P80 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P80 and the WB50F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and WB50F is 75 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older P80 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.