Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung DV300F

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 2 years after the DV300F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX600 HS grades vs the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the DV300F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.