Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB50F

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S620 versus Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was launched 5 years earlier than the WB50F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S620 scores against the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 has physical measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Nikon S620 versus Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S620 versus the WB50F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and WB50F.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S620 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.