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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(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  • Superseded the Nikon S9100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
Samsung WB50F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung WB50F

 S9300 WB50F 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon S9300

 WB50F S9300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2012Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB50F

 S9300 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9300
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9300
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
66
lighter than competition in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung WB50F
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