Nikon W300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below is a complete review of the Nikon W300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was released 4 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the W300 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon W300 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Nikon W300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the W300 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer W300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.