Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F & Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung GX-1L
DV300F | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | February 2006 | More modern by 72 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Clearer screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung DV300F
GX-1L | DV300F | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung GX-1L
DV300F | GX-1L | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Samsung GX-1L | |
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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 |