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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP2x 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
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Here is a extended review of the Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The DV300F was introduced 11 months later than the DP2x and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the DV300F matches up against the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sigma DP2x

 DV300F DP2x 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung DV300F

 DP2x DV300F 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sigma DP2x

 DV300F DP2x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F enjoys exterior 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 Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the DV300F and the DP2x.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and DP2x.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV300F having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung DV300F will provide you with extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern DV300F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
Sigma DP2x Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2x Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography highlights
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung DV300FSigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung DV300F Sigma DP2x
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-02 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $699