Samsung DV300F vs Sony A200

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung DV300F and Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The DV300F was brought out 3 years later than the A200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DV300F matches up vs the A200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has outer measurements 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 A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the DV300F versus the A200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and A200 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and A200.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV300F due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung DV300F will deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger DV300F provides an edge in sensor tech.