Nikon D300 vs Samsung HZ30W

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon D300 versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the D300 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly close but the D300 (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The D300 was unveiled 22 months prior to the HZ30W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D300 matches up against the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D300 and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D300 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D300 features outer measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D300 versus Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D300 compared to the HZ30W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D300 and HZ30W is 55 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D300 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The D300 provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged D300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.