Nikon S6000 vs Samsung WB50F

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S6000 and Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WB50F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S6000 grades versus the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6000 versus the WB50F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and WB50F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.