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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was unveiled 2 years after the ST600 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the DV300F scores versus the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung ST600

 DV300F ST600 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung DV300F

 ST600 DV300F 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST600

 DV300F ST600 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F has got 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) whilst the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the DV300F and the ST600.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and ST600.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DV300F provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Samsung ST600 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
69
lighter than average in class (133g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
65
includes focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (150g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST600
 Samsung DV300FSamsung ST600
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung ST600
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.29 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $330