Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV300F
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Released August 2011
(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

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S8200 was released 4 months earlier than the DV300F and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S8200 scores against the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung DV300F
S8200 | DV300F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 961k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+501k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S8200
DV300F | S8200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung DV300F
S8200 | DV300F | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 has exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S8200 against the DV300F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and DV300F.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you may want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Samsung DV300F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-24 | 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 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 961 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 213 grams (0.47 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 250 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $329 | $200 |