Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB210
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched July 2011

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S5300 versus Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S5300 was manufactured 2 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S5300 scores against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Samsung WB210
S5300 | WB210 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 31 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon S5300
WB210 | S5300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Samsung WB210
S5300 | WB210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
See the Nikon S5300 versus Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S5300 vs the WB210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and WB210.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S5300 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S5300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Samsung WB210 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 138 gr (0.30 pounds) | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $180 | $279 |