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Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon P80
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P90 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P90 was unveiled 15 months prior to the HZ50W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P90 matches up versus the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Samsung HZ50W

 P90 HZ50W 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon P90

 HZ50W P90 
RevealedMay 2010February 2009Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Samsung HZ50W

 P90 HZ50W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P90 and the HZ50W.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and HZ50W is 70 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P90 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older P90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 Street photography information
Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
37
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon P90 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix P90Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P90 Samsung HZ50W
Also called - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 400 gr (0.88 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL5 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $700 $250