Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2013
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe DV300F was announced 13 months before the RX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the DV300F scores versus the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony RX1
DV300F | RX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung DV300F
RX1 | DV300F | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 13 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony RX1
DV300F | RX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check the Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the DV300F versus the RX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and RX1.
As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will render more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged DV300F will be behind in sensor tech.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-02 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (0.29 lbs) | 482 gr (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP88 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $2,798 |