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Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Announced May 2017
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon W300 versus Samsung WB750, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was released 5 years after the WB750 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the W300 matches up vs the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Samsung WB750

 W300 WB750 
LaunchedMay 2017September 2011More modern by 70 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Nikon W300

 WB750 W300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Samsung WB750

 W300 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 offers external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon W300 versus Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the W300 versus the WB750.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and WB750.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon W300 to render more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer W300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (13MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography factors
Samsung WB750 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography details
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging features
Samsung WB750 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Samsung WB750
 Nikon Coolpix W300Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Samsung WB750
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-05-31 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - BSI-CMOS
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 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings - On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $387 $339