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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively similar but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The DV300F was launched 12 months earlier than the NX300M so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DV300F grades versus the NX300M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung NX300M

 DV300F NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung DV300F

 NX300M DV300F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k460kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX300M

 DV300F NX300M 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F vs the NX300M.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and NX300M is 96 and 86 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and NX300M.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV300F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300M will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
Samsung NX300M Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
Samsung NX300M Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
33
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung DV300FSamsung NX300M
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung NX300M
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-02 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP88 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $699