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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Released February 2009
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
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon A2100 IS versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 3 years before the DV300F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2100 IS grades versus the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung DV300F

 A2100 IS DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon A2100 IS

 DV300F A2100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 34 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung DV300F

 A2100 IS DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS versus the DV300F.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and DV300F.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
32
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSamsung DV300F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2012-01-02
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 model 2 x AA BP88
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $220 $200