Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB350F

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon W300 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was unveiled 3 years after the WB350F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the W300 matches up against the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon W300 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the W300 compared to the WB350F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer W300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.