• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 483.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy Camera advantages over Nikon W300

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • More telephoto lens reach
    483 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 340 vs 280 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 29 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    2765k vs 921k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    20 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon W300 advantages over Samsung Galaxy Camera

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Newer
    8 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    231g vs 301g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    25 vs 16 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    Both provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Powerful zoom lens; Fast processor; Huge and bright display; Modern Android operating system; Vast selection of available apps.

  • Large, heavy body; Expensive pricetag; 3G/4G data plan adds to cost; Sedate performance; Image quality doesn't compare well to other similarly sized / priced cameras.

The Competition

Compared to Samsung WB850F

Samsung Galaxy Camera
Samsung WB850F
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
Nikon W300
Samsung WB850F
  • $387
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Samsung WB800F

Samsung Galaxy Camera
Samsung WB800F
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in GPS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
Nikon W300
Samsung WB800F
  • $387
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Samsung Galaxy Camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Headphone jack
Nikon W300
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
  • $387
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon AW120

Samsung Galaxy Camera
Nikon AW120
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Nikon W300
Nikon AW120
  • $387
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Nikon AW130

Samsung Galaxy Camera
Nikon AW130
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Nikon W300
Nikon AW130
  • $387
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • Longer stills battery life
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