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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7R IV 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
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A7R IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV300F was introduced 8 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DV300F grades against the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A7R IV

 DV300F A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung DV300F

 A7R IV DV300F 
AnnouncedJuly 2019January 2012Fresher by 91 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A7R IV

 DV300F A7R IV 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F vs the A7R IV.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and A7R IV is 96 and 62 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and A7R IV.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV300F having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R IV will show more detail using its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older DV300F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
88
has manual focus
great resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography features
Sony A7R IV Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (670 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
74
good battery pack (670 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
great resolution (61 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (670 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
37
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung DV300FSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-02 2019-07-16
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 567
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 665 grams (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Dual
Retail cost $200 $3,498