Nikon W300 vs Samsung EX2F

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon W300 vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the W300 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The W300 was released 4 years after the EX2F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W300 scores against the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Nikon W300 vs Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the W300 compared to the EX2F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W300 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon W300 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer W300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.