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Nikon L810 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L810 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon L810 versus Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed within a month of the DV300F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L810 matches up vs the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung DV300F

 L810 DV300F 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon L810

 DV300F L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung DV300F

 L810 DV300F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L810 versus Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L810 compared to the DV300F.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and DV300F is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max fps low (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
60
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
27
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 430 grams (0.95 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $200