Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced August 2010
(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
- Released January 2014
Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Nikon S5100 and Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe S5100 was introduced 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S5100 matches up against the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung WB50F
S5100 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S5100
WB50F | S5100 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | August 2010 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung WB50F
S5100 | WB50F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Nikon S5100 and Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S5100 compared to the WB50F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and WB50F.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older S5100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Samsung WB50F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-08-17 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) | 207 gr (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 model | EN-EL10 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $180 |