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Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2014
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
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S810c versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S810c was released 4 months later than the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S810c grades vs the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung WB50F

 S810c WB50F 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S810c

 WB50F S810c 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung WB50F

 S810c WB50F 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c provides external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S810c versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S810c against the WB50F.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and WB50F.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (207g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSamsung WB50F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-04-10 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 270 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $180