Canon G5 X vs Samsung DV300F

On this page, we are looking at the Canon G5 X versus Samsung DV300F, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the G5 X (1") and DV300F (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X was released 3 years later than the DV300F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the G5 X scores versus the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X has got external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G5 X compared to the DV300F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and DV300F is 85 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and DV300F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 X because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G5 X will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent G5 X should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.