Nikon S3500 vs Samsung DV300F

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S3500 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was introduced 14 months after the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S3500 grades vs the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3500 vs the DV300F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and DV300F.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3500 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger S3500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.