Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Announced January 2012

Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Canon A2200 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A2200 was released 12 months before the DV300F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2200 matches up against the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung DV300F
A2200 | DV300F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon A2200
DV300F | A2200 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung DV300F
A2200 | DV300F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2200 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2200 and Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A2200 compared to the DV300F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and DV300F.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Samsung DV300F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 280 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-8L | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $139 | $200 |