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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9500
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9900
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was brought out 3 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S9700 matches up against the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Samsung HZ50W

 S9700 HZ50W 
RevealedFebruary 2014May 2010Newer by 46 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon S9700

 HZ50W S9700 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Samsung HZ50W

 S9700 HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9700 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S9700 versus the HZ50W.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9700 and HZ50W.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger S9700 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9700
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
45
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9700 Samsung HZ50W
Also called - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $250