Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung DV300F

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 24 months prior to the DV300F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the DV300F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and DV300F.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.