Nikon S8000 vs Samsung DV300F
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced June 2010
(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
Photography Glossary Nikon S8000 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Lets look closer at the Nikon S8000 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S8000 was introduced 18 months earlier than the DV300F making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S8000 scores versus the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung DV300F
| S8000 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S8000
| DV300F | S8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung DV300F
| S8000 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon S8000 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S8000 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S8000 versus the DV300F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S8000 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and DV300F.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Samsung DV300F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 format | H.264 | 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 | 183 gr (0.40 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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-EL12 | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $300 | $200 |