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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was revealed 4 months earlier than the DV300F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S6200 scores against the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung DV300F

 S6200 DV300F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S6200

 DV300F S6200 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung DV300F

 S6200 DV300F 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 provides external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S6200 vs the DV300F.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and DV300F.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
70
features focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 250 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $200