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Canon 100D vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon 100D vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Renewed by Canon SL2
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Canon 100D vs Samsung DV300F Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon 100D versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 100D (APS-C) and DV300F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 100D was introduced 20 months after the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 100D grades against the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Samsung DV300F

 100D DV300F 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2012Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon 100D

 DV300F 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Samsung DV300F

 100D DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D has exterior measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon 100D versus Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the 100D compared to the DV300F.

Canon 100D vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and DV300F is 73 and 96 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and DV300F.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 100D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 100D will give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer 100D provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 100D vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 100D
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (407g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
58
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (380 shots)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
64
lighter than average (407 grams)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (133g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography features
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (380 shots)
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 100D
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
34
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
lighter than average (407g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon 100D vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Samsung DV300F
 Canon EOS 100DSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 100D Samsung DV300F
Also called as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-26 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.40 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407g (0.90 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 843 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E12 BP88
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $200