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Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The DV300F was introduced 20 months before the NEX-5T making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DV300F scores vs the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony NEX-5T

 DV300F NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung DV300F

 NEX-5T DV300F 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2012Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony NEX-5T

 DV300F NEX-5T 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F comes with outside measurements 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 NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DV300F against the NEX-5T.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and NEX-5T is 96 and 89 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The DV300F contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older DV300F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
77
has touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung DV300FSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-02 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP88 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $400