Nikon D3 vs Samsung WB50F

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon D3 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the D3 (Full frame) and WB50F (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The D3 was revealed 6 years earlier than the WB50F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the D3 matches up vs the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3 & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3 has physical dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D3 vs the WB50F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D3 and WB50F is 50 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3 and WB50F.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D3 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB50F will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older D3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.