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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Updated by Nikon P310
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was introduced very close to the WB210 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P300 matches up vs the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung WB210

 P300 WB210 
Screen resolution922k1kClearer screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon P300

 WB210 P300 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung WB210

 P300 WB210 
AnnouncedMay 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P300 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the P300 versus the WB210.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and WB210.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
28
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (174g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
includes touch focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
43
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P300
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix P300Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-05-31 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $500 $279