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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(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
Samsung NX20
(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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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20 Overview

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.

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The 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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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 typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX20

 DV300F NX20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012April 2012Same generation
Display size3"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.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and NX20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography details
Samsung NX20 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
77
lighter than average in class (341g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
78
screen is selfie friendly
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX20
 Samsung DV300FSamsung 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