Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
- Renewed by Nikon P310
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe P300 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the P300 grades vs the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung WB50F
P300 | WB50F | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon P300
WB50F | P300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | May 2011 | More recent by 31 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung WB50F
P300 | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P300 against the WB50F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.
Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and WB50F.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older P300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Samsung WB50F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-05-31 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189 grams (0.42 lbs) | 207 grams (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $500 | $180 |