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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A65

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Renewed by Sony A68
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A65 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A65

 DV300F A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung DV300F

 A65 DV300F 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A65

 DV300F A65 
IntroducedJanuary 2012November 2011Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A65 size comparison

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

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
Sony A65 Portrait photography information
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
Sony A65 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
Sony A65 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony A65
 Samsung DV300FSony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony SLT-A65
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-02 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 622 grams (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP88 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $700