Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-10

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung GX-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV300F was revealed 5 years after the GX-10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DV300F matches up versus the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F & Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F offers external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DV300F and the GX-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and GX-10.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DV300F with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung DV300F will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher DV300F will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.