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Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was brought out 3 years after the HZ50W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S810c grades versus the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung HZ50W

 S810c HZ50W 
IntroducedApril 2014May 2010Newer by 48 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon S810c

 HZ50W S810c 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung HZ50W

 S810c HZ50W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S810c compared to the HZ50W.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and HZ50W.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S810c to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S810c is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography features
Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others (216g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography features
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (216g)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging details
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as - WB5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-04-10 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $250