Nikon P7800 vs Samsung DV300F

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon P7800 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was unveiled 24 months after the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P7800 matches up versus the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7800 and Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P7800 versus the DV300F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and DV300F is 82 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and DV300F.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7800 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung DV300F will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher P7800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.