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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S9900 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was launched 4 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S9900 matches up against the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung HZ50W

 S9900 HZ50W 
LaunchedFebruary 2015May 2010More recent by 59 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon S9900

 HZ50W S9900 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung HZ50W

 S9900 HZ50W 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S9900 versus the HZ50W.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and HZ50W is 88 and 70 respectively.

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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9900 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S9900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography info
Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition (289 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
47
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
73
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have microphone socket
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 300 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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