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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD15

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung DV300F versus Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV300F was released 23 months later than the SD15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the DV300F grades vs the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sigma SD15

 DV300F SD15 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung DV300F

 SD15 DV300F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sigma SD15

 DV300F SD15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F features exterior dimensions 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 SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F versus Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the DV300F versus the SD15.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and SD15 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and SD15.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DV300F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung DV300F will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher DV300F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
Sigma SD15 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
42
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
Sigma SD15 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
9
no video recording
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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sigma SD15
 Samsung DV300FSigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung DV300F Sigma SD15
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-02 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Physical 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 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 recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $1,500