Clicky

Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Introduced May 2017
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon W300 versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The W300 was introduced 7 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the W300 scores versus the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

        

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W300 HZ35W 
AnnouncedMay 2017June 2010More recent by 85 months
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon W300

 HZ35W W300 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Samsung HZ35W

 W300 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 has outside dimensions 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 HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the W300 against the HZ35W.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and HZ35W.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon W300 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent W300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix W300Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-05-31 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 shots -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $387 $300