Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched October 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
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In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung DV300F and Sony NEX-5N, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty comparable but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe DV300F was revealed 4 months later than the NEX-5N and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DV300F scores against the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony NEX-5N
| DV300F | NEX-5N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung DV300F
| NEX-5N | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony NEX-5N
| DV300F | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | October 2011 | Same age |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung DV300F and Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the DV300F versus the NEX-5N.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and NEX-5N is 96 and 89 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and NEX-5N.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The DV300F has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field harder.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-01-02 | 2011-10-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 460 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP88 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $200 | $550 |
