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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7S II

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S
  • Replacement is Sony A7S III
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7S II Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A7S II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The DV300F was brought out 4 years before the A7S II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DV300F matches up vs the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A7S II

 DV300F A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung DV300F

 A7S II DV300F 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2012More recent by 45 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A7S II

 DV300F A7S II 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the DV300F against the A7S II.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and A7S II is 96 and 68 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and A7S II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DV300F because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung DV300F will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older DV300F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
Sony A7S II Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony A7S II
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
49
environment proof
low battery power (370 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S II Landscape photography advice
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
Sony A7S II Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony A7S II
 Samsung DV300FSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Alpha A7S II
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-02 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 169
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 627 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $2,767