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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S5300 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was manufactured 13 months after the DV150F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S5300 scores versus the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Samsung DV150F

 S5300 DV150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S5300

 DV150F S5300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Samsung DV150F

 S5300 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S5300 versus the DV150F.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and DV150F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer S5300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography advice
Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography info
Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors (138g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than average (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
46
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
34
really wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5300
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
35
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 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 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $180 $150