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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung EX2F

 DV300F EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung DV300F

 EX2F DV300F 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2012More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung EX2F

 DV300F EX2F 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography information
Samsung EX2F Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
71
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung EX2F
 Samsung DV300FSamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-02 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model BP88 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $478