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Nikon D500 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75
Nikon D500 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon D500 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300S
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon D500 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon D500 and Samsung WB350F, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the D500 (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The D500 was released 2 years later than the WB350F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the D500 scores vs the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Samsung WB350F

 D500 WB350F 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k460kSharper screen (+1899k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon D500

 WB350F D500 

Common features in the Nikon D500 and Samsung WB350F

 D500 WB350F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon D500 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D500 has got external dimensions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D500 and Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D500 vs the WB350F.

Nikon D500 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D500 and WB350F is 56 and 90 respectively.

Nikon D500 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon D500 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D500 and WB350F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D500 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D500 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent D500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D500 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon D500 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D500 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D500
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
68
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D500 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (1,240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D500
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
68
better than average battery (1,240 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is good (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (1,240 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D500 Vlogging info
Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
31
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Nikon D500 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D500 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon D500Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D500 Samsung WB350F
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1640000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 153 -
Cross type focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,359k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 860 gr (1.90 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1324 not tested
Other
Battery life 1240 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $1,497 $260