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Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • New Model is Nikon P310
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P300 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 P300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon P300

 Galaxy Camera 3G P300 
ReleasedAugust 2012May 2011Fresher by 15 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 P300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P300 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older P300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
27
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
63
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P300
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
43
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Nikon Coolpix P300Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-05-31 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 189 grams (0.42 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $606