Samsung DV300F vs Sony a5000

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony a5000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the DV300F (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The DV300F was unveiled 24 months before the a5000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the DV300F scores against the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F & Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV300F vs Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the DV300F versus the a5000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and a5000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and a5000.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV300F having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5000 will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older DV300F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.