Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV300F
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced February 2013
(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
- Revealed January 2012
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Below, we are matching up the Nikon S800c and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S800c was unveiled 14 months after the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S800c scores against the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung DV300F
| S800c | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2013 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 14 months |
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 819k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+359k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S800c
| DV300F | S800c |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung DV300F
| S800c | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c has external measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S800c vs the DV300F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and DV300F.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher S800c should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S800c | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Samsung DV300F |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-02-04 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 819k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.10 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 184g (0.41 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 140 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $290 | $200 |