Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung DV300F
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Later Model is Canon SX510 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
- Introduced January 2012

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung DV300F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX500 IS was launched 8 months later than the DV300F and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX500 IS scores against the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung DV300F
SX500 IS | DV300F | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon SX500 IS
DV300F | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung DV300F
SX500 IS | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS provides external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the DV300F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and DV300F is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and DV300F.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Samsung DV300F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/1600s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 grams (0.75 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 195 pictures | - |
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 | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $200 |