Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST30

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV300F was launched 12 months later than the ST30 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the DV300F matches up against the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F has exterior measurements 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 ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the DV300F versus the ST30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and ST30.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DV300F due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung DV300F will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger DV300F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.