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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung WB50F

 S4300 WB50F 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S4300

 WB50F S4300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung WB50F

 S4300 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (139g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average (139 grams)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (139g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $119 $180