Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX30

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly similar but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was revealed 24 months earlier than the NX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DV300F matches up vs the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F provides external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

See the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the DV300F compared to the NX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and NX30 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and NX30.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DV300F having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.