Canon S90 vs Samsung DV300F

In this article, we are matching up the Canon S90 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S90 was introduced 21 months before the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S90 scores vs the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 has external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon S90 vs Samsung DV300F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S90 versus the DV300F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and DV300F.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S90 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be behind in sensor technology.