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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD14

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung DV300F versus Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV300F was unveiled 5 years after the SD14 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DV300F grades vs the SD14 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sigma SD14

 DV300F SD14 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2006More modern by 65 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k150kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung DV300F

 SD14 DV300F 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sigma SD14

 DV300F SD14 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the DV300F and the SD14.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and SD14 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and SD14.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV300F with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung DV300F will deliver greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern DV300F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography information
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
Sigma SD14 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
9
can't record video
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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sigma SD14
 Samsung DV300FSigma SD14
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung DV300F Sigma SD14
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-02 2006-09-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $198