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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung NX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The DV300F was released 22 months later than the NX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the DV300F scores against the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung NX10

 DV300F NX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012April 2010Fresher by 22 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung DV300F

 NX10 DV300F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX10

 DV300F NX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the DV300F vs the NX10.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and NX10 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and NX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DV300F because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung DV300F will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer DV300F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Samsung NX10 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
Samsung NX10 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
great battery power (400 per charge)
decent megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
24
has face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (499g)
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX10
 Samsung DV300FSamsung NX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung NX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-02 2010-04-07
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 11.00 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
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $626