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Nikon S810c vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S810c vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2014
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S810c vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S810c vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 2 years after the DV300F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S810c scores against the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung DV300F

 S810c DV300F 
RevealedApril 2014January 2012More modern by 28 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S810c

 DV300F S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung DV300F

 S810c DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c has got outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S810c versus the DV300F.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and DV300F.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern S810c will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (216g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography info
Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (216g)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
41
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
35
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (216 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-04-10 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 270 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $200