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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise 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
  • Successor is Nikon P1000
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P900 was launched 14 months later than the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P900 grades vs the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung WB50F

 P900 WB50F 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2014More recent by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon P900

 WB50F P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB50F

 P900 WB50F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 enjoys physical measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P900 versus the WB50F.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and WB50F is 52 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and WB50F.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger P900 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (899g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P900
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
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good battery power (360 per charge)
has bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition (899 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (207g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (899g)
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix P900Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P900 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-03-02 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 899g (1.98 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 life 360 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $600 $180