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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A350

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A350 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A380
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A350 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively close but the DV300F (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV300F was revealed 3 years after the A350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DV300F grades vs the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A350

 DV300F A350 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2008More modern by 44 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung DV300F

 A350 DV300F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A350

 DV300F A350 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the DV300F versus the A350.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and A350 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and A350.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DV300F having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung DV300F will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern DV300F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
Sony A350 Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Sony A350 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
heavier than competition in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
Sony A350 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
51
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (674 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sony A350
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony A350
 Samsung DV300FSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-01-02 2008-06-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to 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
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 674 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery ID BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $600