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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX210

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung NX210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly close but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was manufactured 7 months earlier than the NX210 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DV300F matches up vs the NX210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung NX210

 DV300F NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung DV300F

 NX210 DV300F 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX210

 DV300F NX210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the DV300F vs the NX210.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and NX210 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and NX210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DV300F because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older DV300F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
34
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX210
 Samsung DV300FSamsung NX210
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung NX210
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-02 2012-08-14
Physical type 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection 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 -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP88 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $625