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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Revealed January 2020
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon P950 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P950 was manufactured 6 years after the WB35F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P950 grades versus the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Samsung WB35F

 P950 WB35F 
LaunchedJanuary 2020January 2014More modern by 74 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon P950

 WB35F P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Samsung WB35F

 P950 WB35F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P950 offers physical measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P950 against the WB35F.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and WB35F is 52 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and WB35F.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent P950 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
57
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P950
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
53
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (1,005g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography details
Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography info
Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
59
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix P950Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 290 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $797 $130