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Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon A1300 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 2 months later than the DV300F so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the A1300 grades versus the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung DV300F

 A1300 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon A1300

 DV300F A1300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung DV300F

 A1300 DV300F 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1300 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications 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 ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A1300 against the DV300F.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and DV300F.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
33
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot A1300Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $200