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Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX90V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung DV300F versus Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was announced 4 years before the HX90V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the DV300F scores versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony HX90V

 DV300F HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung DV300F

 HX90V DV300F 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2012More modern by 39 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony HX90V

 DV300F HX90V 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the DV300F compared to the HX90V.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and HX90V.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX90V to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DV300F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
Sony HX90V Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
Sony HX90V Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (133 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
76
better than average battery life (360 shots)
lighter than others (245g)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
Sony HX90V Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no mic socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony HX90V
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-02 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $440