Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX11

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung NX11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The DV300F was unveiled 13 months after the NX11 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DV300F grades vs the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has got outside 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 NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the DV300F versus the NX11.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and NX11 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and NX11.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DV300F using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung DV300F will give greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger DV300F provides a benefit in sensor technology.