Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB50F

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.

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.

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.

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.