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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 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
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The DV300F was unveiled 3 years after the DP1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DV300F matches up vs the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sigma DP1

 DV300F DP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2008More modern by 45 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung DV300F

 DP1 DV300F 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sigma DP1

 DV300F DP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F compared to the DP1.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and DP1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV300F having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung DV300F will render more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer DV300F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
Sigma DP1 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
Sigma DP1 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (270g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
44
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Sigma DP1
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sigma DP1
 Samsung DV300FSigma DP1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung DV300F Sigma DP1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-02 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $566