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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
  • Replacement is Sony A6300
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6000 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A6000

 DV300F A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung DV300F

 A6000 DV300F 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2012Newer by 28 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A6000

 DV300F A6000 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6000 size comparison

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

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6000 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
Sony A6000 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
Sony A6000 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
73
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
Sony A6000 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
77
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
Sony A6000 Landscape photography information
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Sony A6000
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
33
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (344g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony A6000
 Samsung DV300FSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Alpha a6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-02 2014-04-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 179
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 344 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP88 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $548