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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched 12 months later than the ST6500 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the DV300F scores against the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung ST6500

 DV300F ST6500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung DV300F

 ST6500 DV300F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST6500

 DV300F ST6500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F provides outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DV300F versus the ST6500.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and ST6500.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern DV300F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
74
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging details
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST6500
 Samsung DV300FSamsung ST6500
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung ST6500
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-02 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 -