Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB800F

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon P300 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was introduced 19 months prior to the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P300 grades versus the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P300 and Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P300 vs the WB800F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and WB800F.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.