Samsung DV300F vs Sony A65

Let's look more closely at the Samsung DV300F and Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The DV300F was unveiled 2 months after the A65 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DV300F grades against the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F has outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the DV300F and the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and A65.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will offer you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.