Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV300F

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S3600 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was announced 2 years after the DV300F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S3600 matches up vs the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 has external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S3600 against the DV300F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and DV300F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S3600 will have a benefit in sensor technology.