Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX2000

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.