Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL820

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was released 2 years after the SL820 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P300 grades versus the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the P300 vs the SL820.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and SL820.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern P300 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.