Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung DV300F
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched June 2013
- Renewed by Nikon 1 S2
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon 1 S1 and Samsung DV300F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and DV300F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 1 S1 was brought out 18 months later than the DV300F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 1 S1 scores versus the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 S1 & Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Samsung DV300F
1 S1 | DV300F | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon 1 S1
DV300F | 1 S1 |
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Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Samsung DV300F
1 S1 | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S1 has external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon 1 S1 and Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the 1 S1 and the DV300F.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S1 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.
Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S1 and DV300F.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 S1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung DV300F will give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer 1 S1 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Nikon 1 S1 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon 1 S1 | Samsung DV300F |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 13 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/60s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197 grams (0.43 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 397 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $231 | $200 |