Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung WB50F
| S8200 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 961k | 460k | Sharper screen (+501k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S8200
| WB50F | S8200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 | August 2011 | More recent by 28 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB50F
| S8200 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Samsung 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 |