Samsung DV300F vs Sony A580
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched May 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony A100
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Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A580, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the DV300F (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe DV300F was announced 8 months later than the A580 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the DV300F grades vs the A580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A580
| DV300F | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | May 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung DV300F
| A580 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A580
| DV300F | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F has got external dimensions 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 A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DV300F against the A580.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and A580 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and A580.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The DV300F has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The younger DV300F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A580 Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2012-01-02 | 2011-05-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 599g (1.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1121 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP88 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Dual |
| Launch cost | $200 | $848 |