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Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX7V

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX7V Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung DV300F and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was unveiled 6 months later than the HX7V and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DV300F scores versus the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony HX7V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 HX7V DV300F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 DV300F HX7V 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F offers external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung DV300F and Sony HX7V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F versus the HX7V.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX7V size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and HX7V.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
34
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
30
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (133g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Sony HX7V
69
 lighter than competitors (133 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
43
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
42
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
Sony HX7V Vlogging details
33
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competitors (133g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
32
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX7V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony HX7V
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.10 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $499