Samsung DV300F vs Sigma fp

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung DV300F and Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was launched 8 years prior to the fp and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DV300F scores versus the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV300F and Sigma fp in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the DV300F vs the fp.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and fp is 96 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and fp.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DV300F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp will give greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.