Nikon S3600 vs Samsung WB50F
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2014
(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
- Introduced January 2014
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In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon S3600 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S3600 was announced around the same time to the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3600 matches up versus the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Samsung WB50F
| S3600 | WB50F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S3600
| WB50F | S3600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Samsung WB50F
| S3600 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | January 2014 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S3600 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3600 vs the WB50F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and WB50F.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Samsung WB50F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Samsung WB50F |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | 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 | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 207 gr (0.46 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 230 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $200 | $180 |
