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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S4300 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced 11 months prior to the DV150F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S4300 grades versus the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung DV150F

 S4300 DV150F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S4300

 DV150F S4300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung DV150F

 S4300 DV150F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S4300 compared to the DV150F.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older S4300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography features
Samsung DV150F Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
lighter than average (139g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
68
lighter than average (139g)
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
41
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
34
really wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (139 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
32
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $150