Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1000
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Renewed by Samsung NX1100
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Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe DV300F was brought out 3 months before the NX1000 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the DV300F grades against the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung NX1000
| DV300F | NX1000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung DV300F
| NX1000 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX1000
| DV300F | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | April 2012 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F features 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) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F and the NX1000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and NX1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and NX1000.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Samsung NX1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model type | Samsung DV300F | Samsung NX1000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-01-02 | 2012-04-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 alias 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 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 840 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP88 | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $388 |