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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV300F was introduced 3 years before the NX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the DV300F scores against the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung NX1

 DV300F NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung DV300F

 NX1 DV300F 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2012More recent by 32 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX1

 DV300F NX1 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F provides exterior 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 NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the DV300F vs the NX1.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and NX1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and NX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DV300F having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older DV300F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with Samsung NX1
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than average (550 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (133g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
74
lighter than average (550g)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
amazing megapixels (28MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
34
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than average (550 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX1
 Samsung DV300FSamsung NX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung NX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-02 2014-09-15
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP88 BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $1,500