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Nikon P510 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon P510 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P500
  • New Model is Nikon P520
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
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P510 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P510 was introduced 7 months after the DV300F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P510 matches up vs the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Samsung DV300F

 P510 DV300F 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon P510

 DV300F P510 

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung DV300F

 P510 DV300F 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P510 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P510 versus Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the P510 compared to the DV300F.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P510 and DV300F is 66 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and DV300F.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern P510 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P510
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (555 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
low battery (200 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (555g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P510
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (555 grams)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix P510Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-05 2012-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 555g (1.22 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $200