Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV300F
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Released July 2014
(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
- Launched January 2012
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In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe XG-1 was launched 2 years later than the DV300F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the XG-1 grades against the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung DV300F
| XG-1 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2014 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax XG-1
| DV300F | XG-1 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung DV300F
| XG-1 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements 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 vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 vs the DV300F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and DV300F is 66 and 96 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and DV300F.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher XG-1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung DV300F |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-07-15 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 567 grams (1.25 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 240 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LB-060 | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $599 | $200 |