Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5N

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.