Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung HZ50W
S9900 | HZ50W | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | May 2010 | More recent by 59 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon S9900
HZ50W | S9900 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung HZ50W
S9900 | HZ50W | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Nikon S9900 and Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and HZ50W is 88 and 70 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $250 |