Nikon S31 vs Samsung DV300F

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S31 versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and DV300F (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was unveiled 18 months later than the DV300F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S31 grades against the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S31 versus Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S31 and the DV300F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S31 and DV300F is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and DV300F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S31 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung DV300F will deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer S31 should have an advantage in sensor tech.