Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10 III

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the DV300F (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was released 5 years earlier than the RX10 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DV300F matches up against the RX10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the DV300F against the RX10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and RX10 III is 96 and 53 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and RX10 III.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DV300F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 III will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged DV300F will be behind in sensor tech.