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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung DV300F
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was announced 13 months later than the DV300F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DV150F grades vs the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung DV300F

 DV150F DV300F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung DV150F

 DV300F DV150F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung DV300F

 DV150F DV300F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the DV150F versus the DV300F.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and DV300F.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger DV150F should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
36
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (116g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung DV300F
 Samsung DV150FSamsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $200