Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB350F

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P90 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P90 was introduced 5 years prior to the WB350F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P90 grades against the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P90 and the WB350F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P90 and WB350F is 70 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and WB350F.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged P90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.