Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-6

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung DV300F versus Sony NEX-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was revealed 14 months earlier than the NEX-6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DV300F matches up versus the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV300F versus Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the DV300F vs the NEX-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and NEX-6 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and NEX-6.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The DV300F provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The older DV300F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.