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Nikon S33 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S33 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon S33 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and DV300F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S33 was brought out 3 years later than the DV300F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S33 matches up vs the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Samsung DV300F

 S33 DV300F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S33

 DV300F S33 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Samsung DV300F

 S33 DV300F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S33 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S33 compared to the DV300F.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and DV300F.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S33 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung DV300F will offer you extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S33 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (13 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.7 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/3.1")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
58
weather sealing
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (133g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S33
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S33Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-10 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 BP88
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $200