Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7R II

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung DV300F and Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was released 4 years prior to the A7R II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DV300F grades against the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F and Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DV300F and the A7R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and A7R II is 96 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and A7R II.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.