Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX mini

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX mini, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was manufactured 3 years before the NX mini and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DV300F grades vs the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F & Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F has got 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 NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the DV300F against the NX mini.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and NX mini is 96 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and NX mini.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DV300F because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail due to its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.