Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Announced May 2011
- New Model is Nikon P310
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released February 2013
- Also referred to as Wi-Fi

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon P300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The P300 was released 21 months prior to the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the P300 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
P300 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon P300
Galaxy Camera | P300 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | May 2011 | More modern by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
P300 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the P300 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and Galaxy Camera.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also referred to as | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-05-31 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189g (0.42 pounds) | 300g (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $500 | $450 |