Samsung DV300F vs Sony A390

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A390, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very close but the DV300F (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The DV300F was announced 18 months later than the A390 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DV300F grades versus the A390 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A390 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the DV300F vs the A390.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and A390 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and A390.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DV300F with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung DV300F will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer DV300F provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.