Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.