Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 V
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released October 2016
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
- Renewed by Sony RX100 VI

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very close but the DV300F (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") come with different sensor size.

The DV300F was revealed 5 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DV300F scores versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony RX100 V
DV300F | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Samsung DV300F
RX100 V | DV300F | |||
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Released | October 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 57 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony RX100 V
DV300F | RX100 V | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F offers physical dimensions 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 RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the DV300F vs the RX100 V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and RX100 V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and RX100 V.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV300F using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 V will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DV300F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-02 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 299g (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP88 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $998 |