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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 14 months later than the DV300F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S9500 matches up against the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung DV300F

 S9500 DV300F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S9500

 DV300F S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung DV300F

 S9500 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S9500 vs the DV300F.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and DV300F.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger S9500 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
31
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9500
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
71
lighter than average (205g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 230 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP88
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $200