Nikon P7700 vs Samsung DV300F

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon P7700 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The P7700 was brought out 18 months later than the DV300F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P7700 scores versus the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 features physical dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P7700 compared to the DV300F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and DV300F is 82 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and DV300F.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7700 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung DV300F will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher P7700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.