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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Samsung WB50F [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix AW100 ×
Samsung WB50F ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix AW100Samsung WB50F
BrandNikonSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberAW100WB50F
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20112014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110101
Width (mm)2327
Height (mm)6568
Weight (g)177157
Waterproof+-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1984 x 1448(2.9 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2832 x 2832(8.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)7.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 12 elements in 10 groupsSamsung
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0024.00 - 288.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)512
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.260.16
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection) Center Face priority Manual with 99 focus areas Subject trackingContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,800460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)12580
Iso settingsAuto (125 to 800), Fixed Range Auto (125 to 400), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • kelvin
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 4-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted (when digital zoom is below 2x), Spot (when digital zoom is 2x or higher)Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, MuseumLandscape, Action Freeze, Silhouette, Sunset, Fireworks, Light Trace, Beauty Face, Night, Macro, Soft Flash, Photo/Video Filter
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red-eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.4 to 3.5m (1ft. to 11ft.) [W], 0.5 to 2.2m 1ft. 8 in. to 7ft. 2in.) [T]TBD
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)83-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.1-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)1.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL12Proprietary BP70A
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP70A Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • ilauncher
Os compatibility
  • 10.6.8
  • and 10.7.2
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os 10.5.8
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWaterproof (10m/33ft), Freezeproof (-10C/14F), Shockproof (1.5m/5ft), BSI CMOS sensor, VR Image Stabilization, GPSOptical image stabilization, 720p HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in white, black, red or blue.



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