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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S9300 and Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was revealed 5 months before the DV150F so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S9300 matches up versus the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung DV150F

 S9300 DV150F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S9300

 DV150F S9300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung DV150F

 S9300 DV150F 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 features external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S9300 compared to the DV150F.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and DV150F.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9300
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
66
lighter than competition (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging features
Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-16 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" 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 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $150