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Nikon P300 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon P300 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Released May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P300 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was announced 2 years after the HZ10W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P300 matches up against the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung HZ10W

 P300 HZ10W 
ReleasedMay 2011May 2009Newer by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon P300

 HZ10W P300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung HZ10W

 P300 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon P300 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Nikon P300 versus Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P300 compared to the HZ10W.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and HZ10W.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P300 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer P300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P300
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
27
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P300
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
63
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
43
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
35
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix P300Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Samsung HZ10W
Alternate name - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-05-31 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $300