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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S1000pj versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was introduced 5 years before the WB50F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1000pj matches up vs the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung WB50F

 S1000pj WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S1000pj

 WB50F S1000pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 53 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung WB50F

 S1000pj WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Nikon S1000pj versus Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S1000pj vs the WB50F.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and WB50F.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $289 $180