Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6400
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Launched January 2019
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6400 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung DV300F and Sony A6400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe DV300F was introduced 8 years prior to the A6400 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DV300F matches up vs the A6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6400 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F & Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A6400
DV300F | A6400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung DV300F
A6400 | DV300F | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | January 2012 | Newer by 85 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A6400
DV300F | A6400 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Samsung DV300F and Sony A6400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the DV300F vs the A6400.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and A6400 is 96 and 83 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and A6400.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A6400 will give greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung DV300F | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-01-02 | 2019-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 403 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP88 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $898 |