Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 IV

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung DV300F and Sony RX100 IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was released 4 years before the RX100 IV and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DV300F grades against the RX100 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F features exterior dimensions 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 RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F and Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DV300F versus the RX100 IV.

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

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DV300F because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 IV will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.