Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R II
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R II 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)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Released October 2015
- Old Model is Sony RX1R
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R II Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung DV300F and Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe DV300F was launched 4 years prior to the RX1R II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the DV300F grades vs the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony RX1R II
DV300F | RX1R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung DV300F
RX1R II | DV300F | |||
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Released | October 2015 | January 2012 | More modern by 46 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony RX1R II
DV300F | RX1R II | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F has physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Compare the Samsung DV300F and Sony RX1R II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the DV300F against the RX1R II.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and RX1R II is 96 and 78 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and RX1R II.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DV300F due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged DV300F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-02 | 2015-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7952 x 5304 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 14cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 507 gr (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP88 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $3,300 |