Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung WB350F
S9300 | WB350F | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon S9300
WB350F | S9300 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB350F
S9300 | WB350F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Samsung WB350F | |
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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 |