Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung DV300F
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed February 2015
(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
- Released January 2012

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung DV300F Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX410 IS versus Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was announced 3 years later than the DV300F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX410 IS scores against the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung DV300F
SX410 IS | DV300F | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon SX410 IS
DV300F | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung DV300F
SX410 IS | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX410 IS versus Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX410 IS and the DV300F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and DV300F is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and DV300F.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Samsung DV300F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 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 life | 185 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $199 | $200 |