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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P950 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P950 was released 6 years later than the WB50F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P950 matches up vs the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Samsung WB50F

 P950 WB50F 
RevealedJanuary 2020January 2014Fresher by 74 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon P950

 WB50F P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Samsung WB50F

 P950 WB50F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 has outside measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P950 compared to the WB50F.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and WB50F is 52 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and WB50F.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer P950 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
57
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P950
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
59
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (207g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
59
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix P950Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 300s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AE 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1005 gr (2.22 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $797 $180