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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was manufactured 23 months before the WB350F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S6300 matches up versus the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Samsung WB350F

 S6300 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon S6300

 WB350F S6300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB350F

 S6300 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S6300 vs the WB350F.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and WB350F.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography information
Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
34
decently wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 230 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $260