Canon N vs Samsung DV300F
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Canon N vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Revealed January 2012

Canon N vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon N and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The N was released 13 months later than the DV300F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the N scores vs the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung DV300F
N | DV300F | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon N
DV300F | N | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Samsung DV300F
N | DV300F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing |
Canon N vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon N provides external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon N and Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the N compared to the DV300F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and DV300F.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent N is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Canon N vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Samsung DV300F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G touch | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 200 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $299 | $200 |