Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX2000
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX2000 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe DV300F was launched 23 months earlier than the NX2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the DV300F scores vs the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F & Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung NX2000
DV300F | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung DV300F
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Revealed | November 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 460k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX2000
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F enjoys outer 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 NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the DV300F and the NX2000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and NX2000 is 96 and 89 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and NX2000.
Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DV300F because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older DV300F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung DV300F | Samsung NX2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-01-02 | 2013-11-30 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
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 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 228g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP88 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $200 | $599 |