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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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 S5200 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was manufactured 14 months after the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S5200 scores against the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung DV300F

 S5200 DV300F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S5200

 DV300F S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung DV300F

 S5200 DV300F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S5200 and the DV300F.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and DV300F.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer S5200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography features
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (133g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
42
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (160 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 160 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 BP88
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $200