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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Announced May 2011
  • Updated by Nikon P310
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon P300 versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P300 was announced 3 years earlier than the WB350F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P300 matches up against the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung WB350F

 P300 WB350F 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon P300

 WB350F P300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2011More recent by 31 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung WB350F

 P300 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 enjoys exterior 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 WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P300 and the WB350F.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older P300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
37
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography info
Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
63
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P300
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
43
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
34
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix P300Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-05-31 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $260