Nikon D300S vs Samsung WB700

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon D300S vs Samsung WB700, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D300S (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very comparable but the D300S (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D300S was released 13 months prior to the WB700 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D300S grades vs the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D300S & Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D300S Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300S provides external dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D300S vs Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D300S vs the WB700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D300S and WB700 is 55 and 98 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D300S and WB700.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D300S because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB700 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older D300S will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.