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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Samsung DV300F
(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
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the DV300F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung DV300F

 SX730 HS DV300F 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2012Fresher by 65 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon SX730 HS

 DV300F SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung DV300F

 SX730 HS DV300F 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 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).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the DV300F.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and DV300F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and DV300F.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
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manual focus
resolution is good (20.3MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
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lighter than competition in class (300g)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic port
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung DV300F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-04-06 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $200