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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was announced around the same time to the WB850F so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the DV300F matches up against the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung WB850F

 DV300F WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung DV300F

 WB850F DV300F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB850F

 DV300F WB850F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the DV300F vs the WB850F.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
69
lighter than others in class (133g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung DV300FSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-02 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $599