Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Updated by Sony RX1R II
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung DV300F versus Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe DV300F was launched 18 months before the RX1R making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DV300F grades vs the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony RX1R
DV300F | RX1R |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung DV300F
RX1R | DV300F | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony RX1R
DV300F | RX1R | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F features exterior measurements 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 RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check the Samsung DV300F versus Sony RX1R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DV300F against the RX1R.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and RX1R is 96 and 79 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and RX1R.
All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will render more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged DV300F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-02 | 2013-06-26 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 482g (1.06 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP88 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $2,798 |