Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX3000

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV300F was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NX3000 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the DV300F scores versus the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F offers 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 NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DV300F versus the NX3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and NX3000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and NX3000.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DV300F featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.