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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S4300 versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was revealed 23 months earlier than the WB35F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S4300 scores vs the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung WB35F

 S4300 WB35F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon S4300

 WB35F S4300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung WB35F

 S4300 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Nikon S4300 versus Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S4300 vs the WB35F.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S4300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
67
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average (194g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
33
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (139g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2014-01-07
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139g (0.31 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $130