Olympus E-PL9 vs Samsung DV300F

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-PL9 vs Samsung DV300F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very well matched but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and DV300F (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL9 was announced 6 years later than the DV300F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-PL9 matches up against the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the DV300F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and DV300F is 85 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and DV300F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 features the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The fresher E-PL9 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.