Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 16.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
Other resolutions |
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Optical zoom | 5.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 5.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 2.5 |
Maximum aperture | 2.5 |
Focal length equiv | 25 - 125 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Autofocus |
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Normal focus range | 31.5 in |
Macro focus range | 1.97 in |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Folded optics | no |
Shooting modes |
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Camera shutter type | Electronic |
Minimum shutter speed | 16.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay |
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WB Bracketing | No |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 4.1 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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3D support | yes |
Manual settings | no |
Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Mono |
Speaker type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Supported audio file formats | AAC |
Weight | 4.23 oz |
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Width | 3.75 in |
Height | 2.22 in |
Depth | 0.79 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 880.0 mAh |
Battery voltage | 3.7 V |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | yes |
On/off switch | yes |
Timelapse recording | no |
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Orientation sensor | yes |
Date imprinting | yes |
Album organization | yes |
DLNA certified | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
Image editing modes | Trimming |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 80 |
ISO maximum | 3200 |
Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
White balance presets | 5 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats | JPG |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Supported aspect ratios | 4:3 |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 460000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Second display | yes |
Second display diagonal | 1.5 in |
Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback |
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Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 16.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Maximum memory card size | 64.0 GB |
Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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HDMI | no |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
USB connector type | Mini-USB A |
USB version | 2.0 |
Wireless | Built-In |
DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
AV output | yes |
Pleasant aesthetics, a low price and the front-mounted LCD screen are the main drawcards for the Samsung DV300F. We'd recommend spending a tad extra to get a whole lot more elsewhere, and relying on your smartphone for self-portraits.
The Samsung DV300F is a budget compact with built-in Wi-Fi for easy emailing and uploading of images.
Samsung's inexpensive DV300F gives you a neat front LCD for self portraits, a sharp lens, and an excellent Wi-Fi experience. But this compact camera is downright sluggish.
Samsung DV300F is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 25-125 mm F2.5-6.3 lens. Read our DV300F review to find its pros and cons.
Review posted 08/21/2012Quick TakeProsCamera is very easy to use with graphical menusGood image quality and sharp focusMain display screen is bright and sharpSecond display screen on front of camera allows for easy self-portraits and shots with your friendsLens fully retracts inside the camera, protecting
Samsung DV300F review, find out how the DV300F stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
Review posted 08/21/2012Quick TakeProsCamera is very easy to use with graphical menusGood image quality and sharp focusMain display screen is bright and sharpSecond display screen on front of camera allows for easy self-portraits and shots with your friendsLens fully retracts inside the camera, protecting
The new Samsung DV300F compact camera brings together an innovative 1.5 inch LCD on the front, useful for composing self-portraits, and a wide range of wi-fi connectivity options. The 16 megapixel Samsung PL120 also features a 25mm wide-angle 5x zoom lens, 720p HD video, and a multitude of special effects modes, all for just £179.99 / $199.99. Read our in-depth Samsung DV300F review.
The Samsung DV300F compact offers two LCD screens plus Wi-Fi for under £200
The Samsung DV300F is an ultra compact camera with a clever set of Wireless features built in. We have a look to see how this pocket camera performs.
Smart features and value for money, but results could be better.
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