Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 III

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively similar but the DV300F (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV300F was launched 3 years before the RX100 III which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the DV300F matches up vs the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the DV300F against the RX100 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and RX100 III is 96 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and RX100 III.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 III will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.