Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX400V

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung DV300F versus Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched 3 years prior to the HX400V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DV300F scores versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F offers external dimensions 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 HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung DV300F versus Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F versus the HX400V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and HX400V is 96 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and HX400V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.