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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out about the same time to the WB35F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S5300 grades versus the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Samsung WB35F

 S5300 WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon S5300

 WB35F S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Samsung WB35F

 S5300 WB35F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S5300 compared to the WB35F.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and WB35F.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (138 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5300
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5300
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
66
lighter than average in class (138g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (138g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest 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 -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 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 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $130