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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched within a month of the DV300F so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S4300 matches up vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung DV300F

 S4300 DV300F 
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S4300

 DV300F S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung DV300F

 S4300 DV300F 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 has got external measurements 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 DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S4300 against the DV300F.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (139g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (139g)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (133g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (139g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-01-02
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139g (0.31 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $200