Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung DV300F versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV300F was introduced 7 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a large gap 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 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DV300F matches up vs the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV300F versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the DV300F compared to the RX100 VI.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and RX100 VI is 96 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.