Samsung DV300F vs Sony QX30

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung DV300F and Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was manufactured 3 years before the QX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DV300F scores against the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F comes with outside 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) while the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Samsung DV300F and Sony QX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the DV300F vs the QX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and QX30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and QX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX30 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older DV300F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.