Samsung DV300F vs Samsung EX2F

Let's look more closely at the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The DV300F was unveiled 11 months before the EX2F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DV300F scores versus the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F offers outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the DV300F against the EX2F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and EX2F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV300F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung DV300F will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.