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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB50F, 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 WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 11 months before the WB50F so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S5200 grades vs the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung WB50F

 S5200 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S5200

 WB50F S5200 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung WB50F

 S5200 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S5200 against the WB50F.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and WB50F.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S5200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5200
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average (207g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 BP70A
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $180