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Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon W300 and Samsung SL30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 8 years after the SL30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the W300 scores against the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Samsung SL30

 W300 SL30 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2009Newer by 101 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon W300

 SL30 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Samsung SL30

 W300 SL30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 has got 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) while the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon W300 and Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the W300 and the SL30.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and SL30.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon W300 to show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer W300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
24
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography features
Samsung SL30 Travel photography features
73
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon W300
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
48
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging details
Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
25
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix W300Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-31 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $387 $93