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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S3300 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was manufactured 23 months before the WB350F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S3300 scores versus the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung WB350F

 S3300 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon S3300

 WB350F S3300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung WB350F

 S3300 WB350F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 provides external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Nikon S3300 and Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S3300 and the WB350F.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and WB350F.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S3300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
34
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 -
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $99 $260