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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 11 months before the WB350F and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S5200 scores vs the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung WB350F

 S5200 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon S5200

 WB350F S5200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 11 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung WB350F

 S5200 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 features physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S5200 compared to the WB350F.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and WB350F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S5200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5200
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
28
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
68
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 160 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $260