Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Announced April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Here, we are reviewing the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Samsung. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe DV300F was introduced 3 months earlier than the NX20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DV300F matches up versus the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung NX20
| DV300F | NX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung DV300F
| NX20 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX20
| DV300F | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | April 2012 | Same generation |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the DV300F vs the NX20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and NX20 is 96 and 83 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and NX20.
Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV300F having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Samsung DV300F | Samsung NX20 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-01-02 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-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 area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 341g (0.75 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $1,100 |