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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was released 2 years after the ST100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DV300F grades against the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung ST100

 DV300F ST100 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung DV300F

 ST100 DV300F 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST100

 DV300F ST100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F enjoys 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 ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DV300F versus the ST100.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and ST100.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent DV300F should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
69
lighter than competition (133g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
60
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
Samsung ST100 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
29
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST100
 Samsung DV300FSamsung ST100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung ST100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-02 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $250