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Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
75
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon R50
(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
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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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung DV300F

 R50 DV300F 
LaunchedFebruary 2023January 2012Fresher by 136 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon R50

 DV300F R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung DV300F

 R50 DV300F 
Display dimension3.00"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).

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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.

Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

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

Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
77
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
77
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography information
Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
84
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
77
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon R50 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Samsung DV300F
 Canon EOS R50Samsung DV300F
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