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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
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 S6200 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S6200 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WB50F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6200 matches up vs the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung WB50F

 S6200 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S6200

 WB50F S6200 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 28 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung WB50F

 S6200 WB50F 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S6200 and the WB50F.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and WB50F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
70
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $229 $180