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Canon G11 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon G11 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Successor is Canon G12
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 G11 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon G11 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was introduced 24 months before the DV300F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G11 matches up against the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung DV300F

 G11 DV300F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon G11

 DV300F G11 
LaunchedJanuary 2012December 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung DV300F

 G11 DV300F 
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon G11 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G11 compared to the DV300F.

Canon G11 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and DV300F is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G11 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (375g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (375g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging features
Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
60
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (375g)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon G11 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot G11Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $200