Pentax W80 vs Samsung DV300F
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Pentax W80 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed June 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
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Below, we will be comparing the Pentax W80 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe W80 was released 3 years earlier than the DV300F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the W80 grades versus the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Samsung DV300F
| W80 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax W80
| DV300F | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | June 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W80 and Samsung DV300F
| W80 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Pentax W80 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W80 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax W80 vs Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the W80 compared to the DV300F.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Pentax W80 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W80 and DV300F.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax W80 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Pentax Optio W80 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio W80 | Samsung DV300F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-06-25 | 2012-01-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | D-LI78 | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $250 | $200 |