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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 18 months earlier than the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX210 IS scores vs the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung DV300F

 SX210 IS DV300F 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon SX210 IS

 DV300F SX210 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung DV300F

 SX210 IS DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS and the DV300F.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and DV300F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L BP88
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $226 $200