Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB50F

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S4300 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced 23 months earlier than the WB50F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S4300 grades vs the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Nikon S4300 versus Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S4300 vs the WB50F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and WB50F.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S4300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.