Nikon W300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon W300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 4 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the W300 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 comes with outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Nikon W300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the W300 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger W300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.