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Samsung DV300F vs Sony G3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung DV300F vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(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
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung DV300F vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was introduced 3 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the DV300F scores versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony G3

 DV300F G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung DV300F

 G3 DV300F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony G3

 DV300F G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the DV300F compared to the G3.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and G3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher DV300F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
Sony G3 Portrait photography info
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony G3
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $200