Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SH100

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was manufactured 13 months after the SH100 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DV300F scores against the SH100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F & Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the DV300F compared to the SH100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and SH100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent DV300F should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.