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Nikon L22 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L22 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L22 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was released 23 months before the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L22 grades versus the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung DV300F

 L22 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon L22

 DV300F L22 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung DV300F

 L22 DV300F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L22 features outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 versus Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L22 and the DV300F.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and DV300F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
27
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 model 2 x AA BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $200