Samsung DV300F vs Sony A200
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Released July 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A230
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A200 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Samsung DV300F and Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe DV300F was brought out 3 years later than the A200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DV300F matches up vs the A200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A200
DV300F | A200 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | July 2008 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung DV300F
A200 | DV300F | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A200
DV300F | A200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has outer measurements 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 Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Check out the Samsung DV300F and Sony A200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the DV300F versus the A200.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and A200 is 96 and 66 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and A200.
All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV300F due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung DV300F will deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger DV300F provides an edge in sensor tech.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A200 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-01-02 | 2008-07-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 572g (1.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Battery model | BP88 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | Compact Flash |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $100 |