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Nikon D850 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
87
Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon D850 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Superseded the Nikon D810
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Nikon D850 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon D850 vs Samsung HZ50W, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and HZ50W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The D850 was announced 7 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D850 scores vs the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Samsung HZ50W

 D850 HZ50W 
ReleasedAugust 2017May 2010Fresher by 89 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k230kSharper screen (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon D850

 HZ50W D850 

Common features in the Nikon D850 and Samsung HZ50W

 D850 HZ50W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon D850 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D850 enjoys external measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D850 compared to the HZ50W.

Nikon D850 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D850 and HZ50W is 54 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D850 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Nikon D850 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D850 and HZ50W.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D850 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D850 will give you more detail with its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher D850 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D850 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon D850 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D850 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D850 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
86
you can focus manually
great resolution (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
46
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
66
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,015 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D850 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great resolution (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,840 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D850 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
65
good battery pack (1,840 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
great resolution (46MP)
more heavy than competitors (1,015g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D850
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
great resolution (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,840 shots)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
51
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D850
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
30
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,015g)
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon D850 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon D850Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D850 Samsung HZ50W
Also called - WB5500
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-08-24 2010-05-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,359k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015g (2.24 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2660 not tested
Other
Battery life 1840 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15a SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Cost at launch $2,997 $250