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Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was announced 3 years later than the WB50F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the W300 scores versus the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Samsung WB50F

 W300 WB50F 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2014More recent by 42 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon W300

 WB50F W300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Samsung WB50F

 W300 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the W300 against the WB50F.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and WB50F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher W300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon W300
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
48
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix W300Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Samsung WB50F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-05-31 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 280 pictures -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $387 $180