Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST700

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was manufactured 13 months after the ST700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the DV300F scores vs the ST700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F & Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F comes with external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the DV300F vs the ST700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and ST700.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger DV300F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.