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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was manufactured 5 years after the GX-1L which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the DV300F grades against the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung GX-1L

 DV300F GX-1L 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2006More modern by 72 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung DV300F

 GX-1L DV300F 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung GX-1L

 DV300F GX-1L 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F provides physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the DV300F and the GX-1L.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and GX-1L.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV300F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung DV300F will resolve greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent DV300F should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (133g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
52
lighter than competitors (570g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
9
no video
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung GX-1L
 Samsung DV300FSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung GX-1L
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-01-02 2006-02-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 5
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 570 grams (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model BP88 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $0