Samsung's dual-screen Wi-Fi compact — 16MP CCD, 5x 25-125mm f/2.5-6.3, front 1.5in selfie LCD, 2012
The Samsung DV300F was a Wi-Fi-connected 'DualView' compact announced at CES in January 2012. Its defining trick was a second 1.5in LCD on the front plate for framing self-portraits, continuing the dual-screen line Samsung began with earlier DV and TL models, now with wireless sharing added.
It used a 16-megapixel 1/2.3in CCD behind a 5x zoom covering 25-125mm equivalent at f/2.5-6.3, with dual image stabilisation and a native ISO range of 80-3200. The rear screen is a 3.0in 460k-dot TFT, video tops out at 720p30, storage is on micro-SD/SDHC cards, and power comes from a removable BP88 lithium-ion battery. Built-in Wi-Fi allowed remote control from an Android phone and direct uploads.
It suits self-portrait and social shooters who want the front screen, plus anyone after a slim (18.3mm, 120g) pocket compact with a bright wide end. The CCD sensor gives the colour character now sought in early-2010s compacts, though telephoto apertures are slow and low light is a weak point.
Check both LCDs carefully — the front panel is the model's signature feature and scratches easily. The BP88 battery and its charger are proprietary, so confirm they are included; note the camera takes micro-SD rather than full-size SD. Most of the original Wi-Fi upload services no longer operate, so treat it as an offline camera when valuing a purchase.