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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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 S800c vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was unveiled 11 months earlier than the WB50F and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the S800c scores vs the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung WB50F

 S800c WB50F 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k460kSharper screen (+359k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S800c

 WB50F S800c 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2013Newer by 11 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung WB50F

 S800c WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S800c vs the WB50F.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and WB50F.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S800c is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (140 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (140 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (140 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSamsung WB50F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-02-04 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 819k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 gr (0.41 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 140 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $290 $180