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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 II
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the DV300F (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was released 7 months earlier than the RX100 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DV300F scores against the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony RX100

 DV300F RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Samsung DV300F

 RX100 DV300F 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony RX100

 DV300F RX100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the DV300F vs the RX100.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and RX100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and RX100.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DV300F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony RX100
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
Sony RX100 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (133g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
79
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 Landscape photography advice
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
Sony RX100 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
38
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony RX100
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-02 2012-08-28
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 390
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $448