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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Renewed by Nikon P310
Samsung WB50F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung WB50F

 P300 WB50F 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon P300

 WB50F P300 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2011More recent by 31 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung WB50F

 P300 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
28
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P300
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix P300Samsung WB50F
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