Samsung DV300F vs Sony A37

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the DV300F (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was announced 4 months earlier than the A37 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DV300F scores against the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A37 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the DV300F vs the A37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and A37.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The DV300F features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher.