Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Released June 2013
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Samsung DV300F and Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very similar but the DV300F (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe DV300F was unveiled 17 months before the Galaxy NX making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DV300F scores against the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung Galaxy NX
DV300F | Galaxy NX |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung DV300F
Galaxy NX | DV300F | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung Galaxy NX
DV300F | Galaxy NX | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F offers outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Samsung DV300F and Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DV300F compared to the Galaxy NX.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and Galaxy NX is 96 and 82 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and Galaxy NX.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV300F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung DV300F | Samsung Galaxy NX |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-01-02 | 2013-06-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | HD TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 495 gr (1.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 440 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP88 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $1,300 |