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Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(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
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
  • Launched January 2012
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Samsung DV300F

 D3300 DV300F 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2012Newer by 28 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon D3300

 DV300F D3300 

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Samsung DV300F

 D3300 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3300 and DV300F is 69 and 96 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
68
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (700 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 Travel photography information
Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
67
great battery pack (700 shots)
lighter than competition in class (430g)
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (700 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3300
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
33
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon D3300 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon D3300Samsung DV300F
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