Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung DV300F
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Earlier Model is Canon SX600 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
- Announced January 2012

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung DV300F Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung DV300F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was brought out 3 years later than the DV300F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX610 HS scores against the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung DV300F
SX610 HS | DV300F | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon SX610 HS
DV300F | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung DV300F
SX610 HS | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS against the DV300F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and DV300F.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Samsung DV300F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 191g (0.42 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 270 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $214 | $200 |