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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous 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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon AW130 and Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was brought out 3 years after the DV300F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the AW130 scores against the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Samsung DV300F

 AW130 DV300F 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 38 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon AW130

 DV300F AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Samsung DV300F

 AW130 DV300F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the AW130 versus the DV300F.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and DV300F.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger AW130 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
73
great battery life (370 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
50
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (370 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Samsung DV300F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $398 $200