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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung ST90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was revealed 12 months later than the ST90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DV300F grades against the ST90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung ST90

 DV300F ST90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung DV300F

 ST90 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST90

 DV300F ST90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DV300F vs the ST90.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and ST90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger DV300F should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography info
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography features
Samsung ST90 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (133 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
Samsung ST90 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST90
 Samsung DV300FSamsung ST90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung ST90
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-02 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $150