Samsung DV300F vs Sony A100

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The DV300F was announced 5 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DV300F matches up vs the A100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F provides exterior measurements 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 A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the DV300F versus the A100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and A100 is 96 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and A100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV300F using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung DV300F will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern DV300F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.