Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV300F
Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
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In this article, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV300F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung DV300F
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus SZ-11
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung DV300F
| SZ-11 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2012 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 vs the DV300F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and DV300F is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and DV300F.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
lighter than competition (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung DV300F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $253 | $200 |
