Samsung DV300F vs Sony A3000

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the DV300F (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The DV300F was announced 20 months before the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DV300F grades against the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F and Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F offers external measurements 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 Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony A3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the DV300F compared to the A3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and A3000 is 96 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and A3000.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DV300F using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A3000 will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older DV300F will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.