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Canon G16 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon G16 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon G16 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon G16 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was launched 24 months later than the DV300F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G16 grades versus the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung DV300F

 G16 DV300F 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon G16

 DV300F G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung DV300F

 G16 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon G16 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G16 versus the DV300F.

Canon G16 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and DV300F is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G16 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung DV300F will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer G16 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery power (360 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery power (360 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (360 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
33
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon G16 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot G16Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection 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)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $200