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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(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
Sony RX100 VI
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony RX100 VI

 DV300F RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung DV300F

 RX100 VI DV300F 
AnnouncedJune 2018January 2012Newer by 78 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony RX100 VI

 DV300F RX100 VI 
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

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

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (133g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
77
lighter than competition in class (301g)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
65
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
77
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (301g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
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