Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung DV300F

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the DV300F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX700 HS grades vs the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS offers outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the DV300F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and DV300F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and DV300F.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX700 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.