Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV300F
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2014
(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

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV300F Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX400 IS and 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 SX400 IS (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was manufactured 2 years after the DV300F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX400 IS scores vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung DV300F
SX400 IS | DV300F | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon SX400 IS
DV300F | SX400 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung DV300F
SX400 IS | DV300F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing 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 SX400 IS and Samsung DV300F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS versus the DV300F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and DV300F is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and DV300F.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX400 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung DV300F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 190 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $229 | $200 |