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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
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
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S9900 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was launched 3 years after the DV300F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S9900 grades against the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung DV300F

 S9900 DV300F 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 38 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S9900

 DV300F S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung DV300F

 S9900 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S9900 compared to the DV300F.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and DV300F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and DV300F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent S9900 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography advice
Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography information
Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than others in class (289g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (133g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
73
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have external mic support
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $200