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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was revealed 5 months before the WB30F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S9300 matches up against the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung WB30F

 S9300 WB30F 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S9300

 WB30F S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB30F

 S9300 WB30F 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S9300 and the WB30F.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and WB30F.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9300
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
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lighter than others in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (128g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-16 2013-01-07
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 6.17 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 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $180