Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released February 2013
- Also Known as Wi-Fi
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe DV300F was revealed 13 months prior to the Galaxy Camera making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DV300F scores against the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
DV300F | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung DV300F
Galaxy Camera | DV300F | |||
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Released | February 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung Galaxy Camera
DV300F | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F has 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the DV300F against the Galaxy Camera.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and Galaxy Camera.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older DV300F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung DV300F | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Otherwise known as | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-02 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 300 grams (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $450 |