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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A300 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 A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • New Model is Sony A330
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A300 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The DV300F was revealed 3 years later than the A300 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DV300F grades versus the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A300

 DV300F A300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2008Fresher by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung DV300F

 A300 DV300F 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A300

 DV300F A300 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F provides outer dimensions 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 A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Compare the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the DV300F versus the A300.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and A300 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and A300.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV300F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung DV300F will give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher DV300F should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony A300
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography details
Sony A300 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony A300
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A300 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sony A300
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
Sony A300 Vlogging information
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
9
no video recording
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony A300
 Samsung DV300FSony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-02 2008-01-30
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 632 gr (1.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery model BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $0