• APS-C 357.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 288.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon D3200 advantages over Samsung WB50F

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.86 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung WB50F advantages over Nikon D3200

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 76 mm
    Thinner

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • High resolution allows cropping; Good performance in low light; Compact and comfortable, highly portable; Fast and responsive, just begs to take pictures; Quiet shutter is great for candids.

  • Mediocre kit lens; Might be too small for some; No bracketing; Narrow flash coverage; Matrix metering tends to overexpose.

  • Read our Nikon D3200 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A65

Nikon D3200
Sony A65
  • $477
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D3200 vs Sony A65

Samsung WB50F
Sony A65
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung WB50F vs Sony A65

Compared to Nikon D5200

Nikon D3200
Nikon D5200
  • $477
  • APS-C
  • Bigger RAW buffer
  • $500
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200

Samsung WB50F
Nikon D5200
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $500
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

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Compared to Sony A58

Nikon D3200
Sony A58
  • $477
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3200 vs Sony A58

Samsung WB50F
Sony A58
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung WB50F vs Sony A58

Compared to Panasonic SZ8

Nikon D3200
Panasonic SZ8
  • $477
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic SZ8

Samsung WB50F
Panasonic SZ8
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Samsung WB50F vs Panasonic SZ8

Compared to Samsung WB35F

Nikon D3200
Samsung WB35F
  • $477
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon D3200 vs Samsung WB35F

Samsung WB50F
Samsung WB35F
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

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