Olympus 7010 vs Samsung DV300F

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 7010 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was introduced 3 years earlier than the DV300F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 7010 grades vs the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 7010 compared to the DV300F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and DV300F.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.