Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-3

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung DV300F and Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was released 20 months after the NEX-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DV300F grades against the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the DV300F compared to the NEX-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and NEX-3 is 96 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and NEX-3.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DV300F because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung DV300F will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher DV300F provides an advantage in sensor innovation.