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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S3300 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was revealed 23 months earlier than the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3300 matches up versus the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung WB50F

 S3300 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S3300

 WB50F S3300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung WB50F

 S3300 WB50F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S3300 versus the WB50F.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and WB50F.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older S3300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
41
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
33
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 life 180 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $99 $180