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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S9300 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was manufactured 18 months before the WB350F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the S9300 matches up versus the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung WB350F

 S9300 WB350F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon S9300

 WB350F S9300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2012Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB350F

 S9300 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9300 has physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9300 versus Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S9300 vs the WB350F.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and WB350F.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S9300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography details
Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (276g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
34
quite wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-16 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $260