Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung DV300F
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched March 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012
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On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX270 HS was unveiled 15 months later than the DV300F which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX270 HS scores against the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung DV300F
| SX270 HS | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 15 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon SX270 HS
| DV300F | SX270 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung DV300F
| SX270 HS | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS vs the DV300F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and DV300F.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung DV300F |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 233 grams (0.51 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $284 | $200 |