Samsung DV300F vs Sony QX100

Lets look more closely at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The DV300F was unveiled 20 months prior to the QX100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DV300F matches up against the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV300F vs Sony QX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the DV300F vs the QX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and QX100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and QX100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV300F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX100 will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.