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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S6300 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was brought out about the same time to the DV300F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S6300 matches up versus the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Samsung DV300F

 S6300 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S6300

 DV300F S6300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Samsung DV300F

 S6300 DV300F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 has outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S6300 and the DV300F.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and DV300F.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 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 type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 160 gr (0.35 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 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 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 230 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $200