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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A3300 IS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A3300 IS versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed 12 months before the DV300F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3300 IS grades versus the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung DV300F

 A3300 IS DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon A3300 IS

 DV300F A3300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung DV300F

 A3300 IS DV300F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the DV300F.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and DV300F.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 149g (0.33 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
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 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 life 230 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $200