Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Announced May 2009
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Lets look much closer at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe DV300F was released 2 years after the H20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DV300F grades against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony H20
| DV300F | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 33 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung DV300F
| H20 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony H20
| DV300F | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F provides external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the DV300F and the H20.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and H20.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher DV300F should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-02 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| 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 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $249 |