Olympus E-410 vs Samsung DV300F

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-410 and Samsung DV300F, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and DV300F (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-410 was brought out 5 years prior to the DV300F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-410 scores versus the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 & Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 has external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-410 and Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-410 against the DV300F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and DV300F is 77 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and DV300F.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-410 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be behind in sensor tech.