Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6000

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A6000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV300F was announced 3 years prior to the A6000 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DV300F scores versus the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F & Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F has got exterior dimensions 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 A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the DV300F versus the A6000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and A6000 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and A6000.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6000 will offer extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.