Samsung DV300F vs Sony A450

Below, we are comparing the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A450, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The DV300F was launched 2 years after the A450 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DV300F matches up against the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F comes with exterior 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 A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the DV300F compared to the A450.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and A450 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and A450.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DV300F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung DV300F will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer DV300F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.