Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung DV300F
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S4300
DV300F | S4300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung DV300F
S4300 | DV300F | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |