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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H55 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H55 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung DV300F versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was released 19 months after the H55 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DV300F matches up against the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony H55

 DV300F H55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung DV300F

 H55 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony H55

 DV300F H55 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DV300F versus the H55.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and H55.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger DV300F will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
Sony H55 Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography details
Sony H55 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Sony H55
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony H55
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-02 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP88 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $235