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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(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
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
  • Released January 2014
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung WB50F

 S5100 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S5100

 WB50F S5100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 41 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung WB50F

 S5100 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition (132g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Samsung WB50F
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