Samsung DV300F vs Samsung GX-1S

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was revealed 6 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DV300F scores versus the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F & Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DV300F compared to the GX-1S.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and GX-1S is 96 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and GX-1S.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DV300F with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung DV300F will show greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger DV300F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.