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Nikon S570 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S570 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S570 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S570 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S570 was launched 3 years before the DV300F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S570 matches up vs the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Samsung DV300F

 S570 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S570

 DV300F S570 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Samsung DV300F

 S570 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S570 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Nikon S570 and Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S570 and the DV300F.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S570 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S570 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography advice
Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition (133 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
27
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S570 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S570Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL10 BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $200