Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB50F

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S33 versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close but the S33 (1/3.1") and WB50F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was released 14 months after the WB50F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S33 matches up versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S33 against the WB50F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and WB50F.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S33 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung WB50F will render more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher S33 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.