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Nikon D300S vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Nikon D300S front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon D300S vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Released November 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D300
  • New Model is Nikon D600
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 D300S vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon D300S versus Samsung DV150F, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the D300S (APS-C) and DV150F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The D300S was revealed 4 years prior to the DV150F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D300S scores against the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Samsung DV150F

 D300S DV150F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon D300S

 DV150F D300S 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2009More recent by 38 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D300S and Samsung DV150F

 D300S DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D300S vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D300S has outside measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with 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 have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D300S against the DV150F.

Nikon D300S vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D300S and DV150F is 55 and 96 respectively.

Nikon D300S vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300S vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D300S and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D300S with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung DV150F will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older D300S will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D300S vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon D300S vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300S vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300S Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (938g)
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300S Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300S Travel photography details
Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
48
weather proof
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (938g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (116g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300S Landscape photography information
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
34
decently wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300S Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
22
comes with face detect focus
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (938 grams)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon D300S vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300S and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon D300SSamsung DV150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D300S Samsung DV150F
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2013-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 938g (2.07 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 787 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Retail pricing $1,630 $150