Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD1

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty close but the DV300F (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The DV300F was unveiled 16 months after the SD1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DV300F scores versus the SD1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F and Sigma SD1. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the DV300F against the SD1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and SD1.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung DV300F will result in more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer DV300F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.