Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX1R II

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.