Samsung DV300F vs Sony a1

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung DV300F versus Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The DV300F was released 10 years prior to the a1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DV300F scores versus the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DV300F against the a1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and a1 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and a1.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DV300F because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony a1 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.