Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX10V

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung DV300F and Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was manufactured within a month of the HX10V and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the DV300F matches up against the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV300F and Sony HX10V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the DV300F versus the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and HX10V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX10V to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.