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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S8200 grades vs the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung WB50F

 S8200 WB50F 
Screen resolution961k460kSharper screen (+501k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S8200

 WB50F S8200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB50F

 S8200 WB50F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S8200 vs the WB50F.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and WB50F.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older S8200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (213g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8200
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
68
lighter than competitors in class (213g)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (213 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-24 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 961 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 250 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $180