Canon S200 vs Samsung DV300F

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon S200 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The S200 was revealed 2 years after the DV300F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S200 scores versus the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S200 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon S200 and Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S200 versus the DV300F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and DV300F.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer S200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.