Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL30
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL30 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe DV300F was introduced 2 years after the SL30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DV300F grades versus the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F & Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung SL30
DV300F | SL30 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 35 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung DV300F
SL30 | DV300F |
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Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung SL30
DV300F | SL30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the DV300F compared to the SL30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and SL30.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent DV300F will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung DV300F | Samsung SL30 |
Also Known as | - | ES15 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-02 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | BP88 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $93 |