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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX5

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV300F was announced 20 months later than the NX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DV300F scores versus the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung NX5

 DV300F NX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung DV300F

 NX5 DV300F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX5

 DV300F NX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F comes with 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) and the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the DV300F compared to the NX5.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and NX5 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and NX5.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DV300F with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung DV300F will provide extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer DV300F is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography information
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
Samsung NX5 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
63
great battery pack (400 per charge)
resolution is good (15MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
24
includes face detection focus
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung NX5
 Samsung DV300FSamsung NX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung NX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-02 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP88 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $499