Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-C3

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung DV300F and Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV300F was announced 5 months after the NEX-C3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the DV300F scores vs the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DV300F and the NEX-C3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and NEX-C3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The DV300F contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier.