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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon S6300 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was manufactured 11 months before the WB30F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S6300 grades against the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Samsung WB30F

 S6300 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S6300

 WB30F S6300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB30F

 S6300 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S6300 against the WB30F.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and WB30F.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older S6300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (128g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 230 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $180