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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S5300 and Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was launched at a similar time to the WB50F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S5300 scores vs the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Samsung WB50F

 S5300 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S5300

 WB50F S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Samsung WB50F

 S5300 WB50F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5300 and Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S5300 compared to the WB50F.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and WB50F.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5300
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (138g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5300
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
66
lighter than average (138g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than average in class (207g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (138g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/1500s -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 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 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 180 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $180