Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL820

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL820, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was manufactured 8 years after the SL820 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W300 matches up versus the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 comes with external 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 SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the W300 vs the SL820.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and SL820.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon W300 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer W300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.