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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A9

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A9 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Renewed by Sony A9 II
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A9 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The DV300F was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A9 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the DV300F matches up vs the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A9

 DV300F A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung DV300F

 A9 DV300F 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2012More modern by 64 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kClearer screen (+980k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A9

 DV300F A9 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung DV300F vs Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the DV300F and the A9.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and A9 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and A9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV300F due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A9 will deliver more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony A9
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with Sony A9
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony A9
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (650 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (133g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
73
great battery power (650 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
Sony A9 Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (650 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
Sony A9 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony A9
 Samsung DV300FSony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Alpha A9
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-02 2017-04-19
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 693
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 673 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Dual
Price at launch $200 $4,498