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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB700

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB700 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was introduced 13 months after the WB700 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DV300F matches up versus the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung WB700

 DV300F WB700 
ReleasedJanuary 2012December 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung DV300F

 WB700 DV300F 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB700

 DV300F WB700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F features exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DV300F compared to the WB700.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and WB700.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger DV300F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
Samsung WB700 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
38
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB700
 Samsung DV300FSamsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-02 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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