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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released 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
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon A3200 IS versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was announced 12 months prior to the DV300F so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A3200 IS matches up against the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung DV300F

 A3200 IS DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon A3200 IS

 DV300F A3200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung DV300F

 A3200 IS DV300F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Canon A3200 IS versus Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A3200 IS against the DV300F.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and DV300F.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography information
Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
72
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (133g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
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rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (24 fps), 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 format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 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 ID NB-8L BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $230 $200