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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX200

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX200 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 NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The DV300F was released at a similar time to the NX200 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DV300F scores versus the NX200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung NX200

 DV300F NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung DV300F

 NX200 DV300F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX200

 DV300F NX200 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the DV300F and the NX200.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and NX200 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and NX200.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV300F due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX200 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with Samsung NX200
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (223 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than competition (223g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
34
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX200
 Samsung DV300FSamsung NX200
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung NX200
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-02 2012-02-28
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 223g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP88 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $818