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Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon A2200
(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
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
  • Announced January 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung DV300F

 A2200 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon A2200

 DV300F A2200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung DV300F

 A2200 DV300F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

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

Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
55
lighter than average (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
37
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
70
good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than average (135 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
36
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot A2200Samsung DV300F
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