Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD10

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung DV300F versus Sigma SD10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The DV300F was revealed 7 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the DV300F matches up vs the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F versus Sigma SD10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DV300F versus the SD10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and SD10 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and SD10.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV300F with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung DV300F will offer greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger DV300F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.