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Nikon W300 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon W300 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Released May 2017
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 W300 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon W300 versus Samsung DV150F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 4 years after the DV150F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the W300 grades vs the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Samsung DV150F

 W300 DV150F 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2013Newer by 54 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon W300

 DV150F W300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Samsung DV150F

 W300 DV150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon W300 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 provides external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon W300 versus Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the W300 versus the DV150F.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and DV150F.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger W300 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon W300
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography information
Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon W300
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
relatively wide (25mm)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix W300Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Samsung DV150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 280 photographs -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $387 $150