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Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon P300
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 P300 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon P300

 Galaxy Camera P300 
ReleasedFebruary 2013May 2011More modern by 21 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 P300 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution922k922kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P300
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
63
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (300 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
36
decently wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix P300Samsung Galaxy Camera
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