Samsung DV300F vs Sony A500

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The DV300F was introduced 2 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DV300F matches up versus the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the DV300F compared to the A500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and A500 is 96 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and A500.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DV300F using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung DV300F will produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer DV300F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.