Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7 II

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A7 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The DV300F was launched 3 years prior to the A7 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DV300F grades vs the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F and Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F provides 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) whilst the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the DV300F compared to the A7 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and A7 II is 96 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and A7 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV300F due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 II will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.