Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced June 2018
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
- Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony RX100 VI
DV300F | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung DV300F
RX100 VI | DV300F | |||
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Announced | June 2018 | January 2012 | Newer by 78 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony RX100 VI
DV300F | RX100 VI | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-02 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | 301 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP88 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $1,198 |