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Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX30V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Renewed by Sony HX50V
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX30V Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched very close to the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the DV300F scores vs the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony HX30V

 DV300F HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung DV300F

 HX30V DV300F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony HX30V

 DV300F HX30V 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F features exterior 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the DV300F and the HX30V.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and HX30V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX30V to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
Sony HX30V Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Sony HX30V Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
Sony HX30V Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
Sony HX30V Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others in class (254g)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
Sony HX30V Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony HX30V
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-02 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $420