Canon D10 vs Samsung DV300F
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Canon D10 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
- Revealed July 2009
(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
- Launched January 2012

Canon D10 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon D10 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The D10 was released 3 years before the DV300F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D10 grades versus the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D10 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D10 & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Samsung DV300F
D10 | DV300F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon D10
DV300F | D10 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Samsung DV300F
D10 | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon D10 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D10 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon D10 and Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D10 and the DV300F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and DV300F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and DV300F.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D10 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D10 | Samsung DV300F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/5000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-6L | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $299 | $200 |