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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched 8 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DV300F grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 DV300F Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung DV300F

 Galaxy Camera 4G DV300F 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 8 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 DV300F Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F offers external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the DV300F versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older DV300F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
47
pretty wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
36
pretty wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Samsung DV300FSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-02 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $550