Samsung DV300F vs Sony A290
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Earlier Model is Sony A230
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony A290, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the DV300F (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe DV300F was released 20 months later than the A290 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the DV300F matches up vs the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A290
| DV300F | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Samsung DV300F
| A290 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A290
| DV300F | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DV300F compared to the A290.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and A290 is 96 and 66 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and A290.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DV300F because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung DV300F will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher DV300F should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2012-01-02 | 2010-06-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| 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 range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone 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 | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 549 grams (1.21 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP88 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $600 |