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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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 S640 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S640 versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S640 was launched 5 years before the WB50F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S640 matches up against the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Samsung WB50F

 S640 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S640

 WB50F S640 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 53 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Samsung WB50F

 S640 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 offers outside dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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 that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S640 vs the WB50F.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and WB50F.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S640
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix S640Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format 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 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $225 $180