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Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Revealed May 2017
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon W300 versus Samsung WB210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W300 was revealed 5 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the W300 matches up versus the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Samsung WB210

 W300 WB210 
AnnouncedMay 2017July 2011Fresher by 72 months
Display resolution921k1kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon W300

 WB210 W300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Samsung WB210

 W300 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 features 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 WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check the Nikon W300 versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the W300 versus the WB210.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and WB210.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher W300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
36
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix W300Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Samsung WB210
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-05-31 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $387 $279