Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Released July 2012
- Superseded the Nikon S9100
- Later Model is Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S9300 was introduced 18 months prior to the WB50F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S9300 grades vs the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung WB50F
S9300 | WB50F | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S9300
WB50F | S9300 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB50F
S9300 | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 features external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S9300 and the WB50F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and WB50F.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S9300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Samsung WB50F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-07-16 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.9 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 207g (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $249 | $180 |