Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The DV300F was introduced 20 months before the NEX-5T making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DV300F scores vs the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DV300F against the NEX-5T.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and NEX-5T is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The DV300F contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older DV300F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.