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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched 24 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DV300F scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 DV300F Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung DV300F

 Galaxy Camera 2 DV300F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 DV300F Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the DV300F compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged DV300F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (283g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
73
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Samsung DV300FSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-02 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 life - 400 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP88 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $400