Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX100V

Lets look more closely at the Samsung DV300F and Sony HX100V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was manufactured 3 months later than the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DV300F scores against the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the DV300F compared to the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and HX100V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and HX100V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.