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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
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
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S8100 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was launched 16 months prior to the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S8100 matches up versus the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung DV300F

 S8100 DV300F 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S8100

 DV300F S8100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2010Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung DV300F

 S8100 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 features outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S8100 against the DV300F.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and DV300F.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S8100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography features
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography info
Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-08 2012-01-02
Physical type 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP88
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $200