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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was released 23 months earlier than the WB350F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S4300 scores against the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung WB350F

 S4300 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon S4300

 WB350F S4300 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung WB350F

 S4300 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 compared to the WB350F.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and WB350F.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older S4300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (139 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography features
Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (139 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (276g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
41
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging information
Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (139g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2014-01-07
Body design 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
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
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 180 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $260