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Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was introduced within a month of the DV300F so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L26 scores versus the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung DV300F

 L26 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon L26

 DV300F L26 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung DV300F

 L26 DV300F 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the L26 against the DV300F.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography features
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" 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 life 200 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $70 $200