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Canon S120 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon S110
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon S120 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon S120 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was manufactured 24 months after the DV300F making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the S120 grades vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung DV300F

 S120 DV300F 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon S120

 DV300F S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung DV300F

 S120 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon S120 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S120 vs the DV300F.

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and DV300F.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S120 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung DV300F will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S120 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S120
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (217 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S120
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
67
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others in class (217 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S120
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
57
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (217g)
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon S120 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot S120Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-26 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (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 rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 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 Single Single
Price at launch $449 $200