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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was announced 14 months later than the WB700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S6300 scores versus the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Samsung WB700

 S6300 WB700 
ReleasedFebruary 2012December 2010Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon S6300

 WB700 S6300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB700

 S6300 WB700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S6300 compared to the WB700.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and WB700.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6300 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S6300 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography info
Samsung WB700 Sports photography info
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6300
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Samsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" 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 230 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $300