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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon S3300 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was introduced 11 months earlier than the WB30F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3300 matches up vs the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung WB30F

 S3300 WB30F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S3300

 WB30F S3300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung WB30F

 S3300 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 versus Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S3300 compared to the WB30F.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and WB30F.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older S3300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
66
lighter than competitors (128g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (128g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 180 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $99 $180