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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon P310
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured 6 months later than the WB700 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P300 matches up against the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung WB700

 P300 WB700 
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon P300

 WB700 P300 

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung WB700

 P300 WB700 
LaunchedMay 2011December 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 offers physical 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) while the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P300 against the WB700.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and WB700.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB700 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
27
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography information
Samsung WB700 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography information
Samsung WB700 Travel photography information
63
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging features
Samsung WB700 Vlogging features
36
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix P300Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-31 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) ()
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 grams (0.42 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $300