Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F
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Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Introduced February 2023
(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

Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon R50 versus Samsung DV300F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and DV300F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

The R50 was manufactured 11 years later than the DV300F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the R50 grades vs the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R50 and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R50 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung DV300F
R50 | DV300F | |||
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Launched | February 2023 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 136 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon R50
DV300F | R50 |
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung DV300F
R50 | DV300F | |||
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Display dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R50 has physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon R50 versus Samsung DV300F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the R50 and the DV300F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and DV300F is 75 and 96 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and DV300F.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R50 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R50 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent R50 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Canon EOS R50 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS R50 | Samsung DV300F |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2023-02-08 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 651 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 37 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.00" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $679 | $200 |