Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F
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Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon D3200
- Refreshed by Nikon D3400
(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
- Launched January 2012
Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the D3300 (APS-C) and DV300F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe D3300 was manufactured 2 years after the DV300F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D3300 scores against the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3300 & Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D3300 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Samsung DV300F
D3300 | DV300F | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | January 2012 | Newer by 28 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon D3300
DV300F | D3300 |
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Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Samsung DV300F
D3300 | DV300F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3300 features external measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D3300 compared to the DV300F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3300 and DV300F is 69 and 96 respectively.
Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D3300 and DV300F.
All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D3300 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D3300 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D3300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Nikon D3300 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon D3300 | Samsung DV300F |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-04-21 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 430g (0.95 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1385 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL14a | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $500 | $200 |