Leica M9 vs Samsung DV300F
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Leica M9 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Announced September 2009
- Updated by Leica M9-P
(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
- Released January 2012
Leica M9 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Leica M9 versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty close but the M9 (Full frame) and DV300F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe M9 was announced 3 years before the DV300F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M9 scores vs the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M9 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9 & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Samsung DV300F
M9 | DV300F | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Leica M9
DV300F | M9 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | September 2009 | More recent by 28 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M9 and Samsung DV300F
M9 | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Leica M9 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M9 provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Leica M9 versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M9 and the DV300F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and DV300F is 79 and 96 respectively.
Leica M9 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M9 and DV300F.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M9 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M9 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older M9 will be behind in sensor technology.
Leica M9 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica M9 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Leica M9 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica M9 | Samsung DV300F |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-09-09 | 2012-01-02 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 2500 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 59 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 585 gr (1.29 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 884 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $2,750 | $200 |