Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung DV300F

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and DV300F (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 3 years before the DV300F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up against the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS features outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX120 IS and the DV300F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and DV300F is 87 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and DV300F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung DV300F will resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.