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Canon S110 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon S110 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon S100
  • Later Model is Canon S120
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 S110 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon S110 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The S110 was released 9 months later than the DV300F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S110 matches up versus the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Samsung DV300F

 S110 DV300F 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2012Fresher by 9 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon S110

 DV300F S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Samsung DV300F

 S110 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S110 versus the DV300F.

Canon S110 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and DV300F.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S110 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S110 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S110
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
64
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
37
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon S110 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot S110Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $200