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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon S9300
Samsung DV300F
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV300F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was unveiled 5 months prior to the DV300F so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S9100 grades versus the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung DV300F

 S9100 DV300F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S9100

 DV300F S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung DV300F

 S9100 DV300F 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S9100 against the DV300F.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and DV300F.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9100
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (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 format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 270 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP88
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $200