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Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Replacement is Nikon P1000
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P900 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P900 was manufactured 4 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P900 scores versus the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung HZ50W

 P900 HZ50W 
ReleasedMarch 2015May 2010Newer by 59 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon P900

 HZ50W P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung HZ50W

 P900 HZ50W 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P900 offers physical dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P900 versus Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the P900 compared to the HZ50W.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and HZ50W is 52 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P900 and HZ50W.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P900 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger P900 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
45
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (899 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P900
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
56
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
60
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (899g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P900
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
54
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (899 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix P900Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P900 Samsung HZ50W
Also referred to as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-03-02 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 899g (1.98 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 360 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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