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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST95

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST95 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST95, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was released 12 months after the ST95 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DV300F matches up versus the ST95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung ST95

 DV300F ST95 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung DV300F

 ST95 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST95

 DV300F ST95 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F versus the ST95.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and ST95.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent DV300F should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with Samsung ST95
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
Samsung ST95 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
good resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
Samsung ST95 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST95
 Samsung DV300FSamsung ST95
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung ST95
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 133g (0.29 lbs) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $145