Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VII

Below, we are matching up the Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly similar but the DV300F (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV300F was brought out 8 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DV300F matches up vs the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the DV300F vs the RX100 VII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and RX100 VII is 96 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and RX100 VII.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DV300F due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.