Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.