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Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon P310 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 6 months earlier than the WB30F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P310 grades vs the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Samsung WB30F

 P310 WB30F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon P310

 WB30F P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Samsung WB30F

 P310 WB30F 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Nikon P310 versus Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the P310 compared to the WB30F.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and WB30F.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography advice
Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
71
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
54
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix P310Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $700 $180