Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung WB50F
P900 | WB50F | |||
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Released | March 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 14 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon P900
WB50F | P900 |
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Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB50F
P900 | WB50F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |