Canon D30 vs Samsung DV300F
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Canon D30 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Announced February 2014
(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
- Revealed January 2012
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Following is a complete overview of the Canon D30 and Samsung DV300F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe D30 was announced 2 years after the DV300F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D30 scores versus the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung DV300F
| D30 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 26 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon D30
| DV300F | D30 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung DV300F
| D30 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon D30 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 has outer measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon D30 and Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D30 and the DV300F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and DV300F.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern D30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon D30 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot D30 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | Samsung DV300F |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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 | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 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 | BuiltIn | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 300 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6LH | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $329 | $200 |