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Nikon W300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon W300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon W300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 4 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the W300 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 W300 Galaxy Camera 
RevealedMay 2017February 2013Fresher by 53 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon W300

 Galaxy Camera W300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 W300 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon W300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 features outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the W300 against the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger W300 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon W300
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (300g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
48
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix W300Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-05-31 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type - BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 300g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 280 photos -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $387 $450