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Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB350F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and WB350F (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was revealed 6 months prior to the WB350F so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S31 matches up vs the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Samsung WB350F

 S31 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon S31

 WB350F S31 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Samsung WB350F

 S31 WB350F 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 offers external measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S31 against the WB350F.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and WB350F.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S31 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung WB350F will provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 Street photography details
Samsung WB350F Street photography details
52
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S31
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
69
lighter than competition (276g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging info
Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
24
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
34
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix S31Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S31 Samsung WB350F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 260 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $90 $260