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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Samsung DV300F

 S3600 DV300F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S3600

 DV300F S3600 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Samsung DV300F

 S3600 DV300F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

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

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography information
Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 BP88
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $200