Samsung DV300F

Samsung DV300F is Samsung's Small Sensor Compact camera first revealed on January of 2012. It houses a 16 MegaPixel, CCD 1/2.3" size sensor with a peak resolution of 4608 x 3456.

The DV300F is scored #81 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras & all round #888 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. You can look at our Advanced camera search to get camera ratings based on your customized criteria.

Here is a chart of specific criteria used in the scoring system.

The Samsung DV300F has a history of related cameras. Below, you can check out all previous and brand new models as well as main features.

You can view the DV300F from different angles in the gallery underneath.

Here is a collection of advantages and disadvantages of the Samsung DV300F based on features that are often seen as essential in a camera.

The dimension of the sensor on the Samsung DV300F is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor is able to resolve 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera has Image Stabilization (Optical). Optical stabilization is better than digital stabilization since the latter might lead to cropping.

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The CCD sensor has 16 megapixels and delivers a native ISO range of 80 to 3200. Unfortunately, RAW files are not supported therefore the user has less margin for error.

The graphic below illustrates the DV300F's sensor size when compared to other common sizes. The DV300F sensor has a crop factor of 5.8 and is highlighted in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Samsung DV300F is 0.29 lbs (133 grams / 4.69 oz) & the size of the camera is 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7"). The weight of general Small Sensor Compact camera is 174 grams and the Samsung DV300F is lighter compared to other rivals.

Photography Glossary

Listed below is a pic of the Samsung DV300F with a softdrink so you can get a sense of its size.

The top view directly below will show the button design on the DV300F.

The DV300F is equipped with a built-in lens giving a focal range of 25-125mm making it a 5.0 x zoom which may not be exceptional however it is going to be convenient in certain conditions.

At it's widest 25mm, it has an aperture of f2.5 which is kind of sluggish and not good for low light conditions and you will likely struggle to get good bokeh. You will probably also have to raise your ISO setting resulting in noisy files. On the long end, 125mm comes to f6.3 which is really slow and you would have to utilize slow shutter speeds.

The DV300F has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• GPS Yes

Cameras that come with NFC and / or Bluetooth connectivity can be used wirelessly by smartphones. You will be able to copy pictures and sometimes adjust settings without the hassle of connecting directly with the camera.

Many apps also give a Liveview and press the shutter if you aren't near the camera. If the camera features a HDMI port, it can be hooked up to an external display. A lot of cameras will allow you to recharge the battery using the USB socket.

The highest video resolution on the Samsung DV300F is 1280 x 720 and you can save in MPEG-4 and H.264 format. 720p is awful for today's standards. You really should target a minimum FUll HD resolution for good video. The body doesn't include a microphone and / or headphone socket which means that you get zero control over the sound. It is perhaps best to get a different camera should you need better sound for your video clips.

There is no weather sealing in the Samsung DV300F so you have to be cautious in rainy and dusty situations.

The Samsung DV300F is equipped with a 3 inch fixed screen with a resolution of 460 thousand dots.

Please note that the screen has no touch support.

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The View Finder details for Samsung DV300F are as follows:

• ViewFinder None

For bright outdoor situations that make the camera screens washed out and difficult to see, viewfinders will be pretty valuable.

The highest shutter speed is 1/2000s.

Samsung DV300F has just in-built flash with missing external flash ability.

Samsung DV300F has only Contrast Based Auto Focus & doesn't have Phase Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection focusing is a lot snappier & accurate compared to Contrast Based focusing. The camera supports Face detect making it handy for taking photos of people.

It also features Tracking Auto Focus for moving things. Samsung DV300F has no manual focusing. Manual focusing ability can be good for low light scenarios or you require more precise depth of field control.

The typical Small Sensor Compact camera battery life is 241. Fujifilm X30 offers the highest (470) battery life for this type of cameras.

Below is a collection of Small Sensor Compact cameras that come with the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X30
DV300F vs Fujifilm X30470 yesnono

Casio EX-10
DV300F vs EX-10455 yesnono

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Ricoh GR Digital IV
DV300F vs GR Digital IV390 yesnono

Canon G12
DV300F vs G12370 yesnono

Canon G16
DV300F vs G16360 yesnono

The following bar chart indicates a overview of the Samsung DV300F for varying kinds of photography. To find out more, go to the specific paragraph below.

The Samsung DV300F gets a rating of 34 which is subpar, meaning that it is simply not acceptable to use for portrait photography. Photographing portrait images favors heavily to sensor resolution, support for RAW files in addition to the option to use external flash.

Getting a very good score of 63, the Samsung DV300F is a very decent option to use in street photography. A very good street photography camera provides a fine balance of image quality and portability.

A subpar sports photography score of 44 suggests the Samsung DV300F is simply not acceptable for taking photos of sports. A camera needs to have good focusing and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Size is very critical when selecting a camera for travel. All round, the Samsung DV300F gets a very good 69 as a travel camera which is a respectable pick to purchase for your trips.

For those who are planning to choose a camera for landscape photos, the most essential aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Samsung DV300F with it's subpar rating of 43 as a landscape camera is simply not acceptable in the current market.

A vlogging camera should posses a articulating display screen, microphone input and ideally IBIS. Taking all things in to account, the Samsung DV300F is simply not acceptable as a vlog camera as it delivers a subpar score of 33.

If you need replacements to the DV300F, below is a range of the top rated cameras which fall within the category of Small Sensor Compact.

The diagram just below shows you an overview of the DV300F vs it's top scoring competitors mentioned earlier.

Following are additional cameras you might look at as alternatives. To read through a complete comparison, simply click the "compare" link.