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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon AW100
  • Later Model is Nikon AW120
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was revealed 19 months after the DV300F making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AW110 matches up against the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Samsung DV300F

 AW110 DV300F 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2012More modern by 19 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon AW110

 DV300F AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Samsung DV300F

 AW110 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 has outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the AW110 against the DV300F.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger AW110 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
67
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (133g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Samsung DV300F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-05 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 250 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP88
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $200