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Nikon S30 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S30 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S30 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S30 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and DV300F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S30 was manufactured about the same time to the DV300F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S30 scores vs the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung DV300F

 S30 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S30

 DV300F S30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung DV300F

 S30 DV300F 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S30 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S30 versus Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S30 vs the DV300F.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and DV300F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and DV300F.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S30 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung DV300F will offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
25
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (214 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S30
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
52
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (214g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
26
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
23
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (214 grams)
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S30Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 pictures -
Battery form 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $200