Samsung DV300F

alaTest has collected and analyzed 283 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the image quality and value for money. The usability and portability are also mentioned favorably, but reviews about the flash and battery are mixed. Some have doubts about the energy efficiency and focus.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung DV300F is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Samsung DV300F

 

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.

Inexpensive. Sharp lens. Front-facing LCD for self portraits. Excellent Wi-Fi integration. Many in-camera effects

Waxy images at middling ISO settings. Sluggish performance. Short zoom range. HD video capture limited to 720p. No HDMI output

The DV300F is not a camera that is built with speed in mind. It takes a full 2.1 seconds to start and shoot, makes you wait 1.5 seconds between shots, and records a lengthy 0.5-second shutter lag. The similarly sized and priced Panasonic SZ7 also has a...

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Samsung DV300F

 

At first look, the Samsung DV300F's front LCD makes it stand out from the crowd, but the camera's most impressive feature is its Wi-Fi sharing capability. It allows you to transfer photos to your smartphone, post directly to social sharing sites, or...

Inexpensive. Sharp lens. Front-facing LCD for self portraits. Excellent Wi-Fi integration. Many in-camera effects ; Cons: Waxy images at middling ISO settings. Sluggish performance. Short zoom range. HD video capture limited to 720p. No HDMI output....

Waxy images at middling ISO settings. Sluggish performance. Short zoom range. HD video capture limited to 720p. No HDMI output. Editor Rating: 3.50 ; By Jim Fisher

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. Pros: Inexpensive. Sharp lens. Front-facing LCD for self portraits. Excellent...

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Samsung DV300F Digital Camera

 

Our smartphones are now at a point where we're connected to everything and everywhere at the touch of a button. See something cool and want to show your friends? All it takes is about three button presses to have a picture on Twitter or Facebook for...

WiFi ready with lots of useful WiFi features ; Front screen is handy for self shots and group self shots ; Image stabilization ; No real complaints on image quality for the price ; Intuitive and easy to use menu system

Only 720p HD video recording - would be nice to see 1080p ; View the discussion thread.blog comments powered by DISQUSback to top ; Start ; Prev ; 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 5 ; 6 ; 7 ; 8 ; 9 ; Next ; End ; Read our reviews of the best tablets on DreamWare...

If you were to look at only the photo quality of the DV300F, then you might have a tough time justifying it's $249 CDN price tag when many other cameras exist in that price range (or slightly above it) which take marginally better quality pictures....

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung DV300F

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 user reviews of the Samsung DV300F from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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76% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Feature Rich Camera

 

I just love this camera. The front screen makes it easy to take pics with friends and keep kids looking at the camera. The wifi connectability makes it easy to share online or transfer to computer. The videos are HD and it is easy to use. Feature rich...

Front screen ; Great Resolution ; Wifi Connectable

Plastic Caseing

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Feature Rich Camera

 

I just love this camera. The front screen makes it easy to take pics with friends and keep kids looking at the camera. The wifi connectability makes it easy to share online or transfer to computer. The videos are HD and it is easy to use. Feature rich...

Front screen ; Great Resolution ; Wifi Connectable

Plastic Caseing

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Love this camera great price tooo

 

Fast delivery and nothing like getting a case included

Small And Powerfulgreat

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Love this camera great price tooo

 

Fast delivery and nothing like getting a case included

Small And Powerfulgreat

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Terrific pics for a great price!

 

Fastest service I've ever had from an internet purchase! Love the free case & larger card included free.

Easy to learn to use ; Lightweight ; Takes great photos

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Nice camera

 

It would be nice to have touch screen with those nice features..

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Product Specifications

Configuration

Autofocus: Yes
Built-in Flash: Yes
Changeable Lens: No
Image Stabiliser:Optical Image Stabiliser
Integrated GPS Module: No
Touchscreen:No / Yes
View Finder Type:LCD Monitor

Connectivity

Bluetooth: No
HDMI: No
HDMI Interface: No
PictBridge: Yes
WiFi Connectivity: Yes

General Features

3D: No
Bridge Camera: No
Chip Type:CCD / CMOS
Product Type:Compact Camera
Sensor Size:1/2.3''
SLR / Compact:Compact Camera

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:16 / 8
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/2000

Memory

Compact Flash Card: No
Memory Stick / Memory Stick Pro: No
Memory Stick Duo / Duo Pro: No
Memory Type:Internal + External
Micro Drive: No
Multimedia Card: No
SDXC Card: No
Secure Digital Card: No
Secure Digital High Capacity Card: No
XD Card: No

Power Supply

Battery Model:Samsung BP-88
Battery Type:Samsung BP-88

Recording

Aperture Priority: No
Face Detection Mode:Face + Smile Detection / Face Detection
Movie / Voice Recording:Movie + Voice
RAW Format: No
Serial Shot Mode: No
Shutter Priority: No
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