Nikon S4000 vs Samsung DV300F

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon S4000 and Samsung DV300F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was released 23 months earlier than the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S4000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S4000 grades against the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S4000 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4000 has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 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 out the Nikon S4000 and Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S4000 vs the DV300F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and DV300F.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S4000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.