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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed 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 S3300 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S3300 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out within a month of the DV300F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S3300 matches up versus the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung DV300F

 S3300 DV300F 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S3300

 DV300F S3300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung DV300F

 S3300 DV300F 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Nikon S3300 vs Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S3300 vs the DV300F.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and DV300F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography features
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (128 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 128g (0.28 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $99 $200