Samsung DV300F vs Sony HX99

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung DV300F and Sony HX99, one being 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 HX99 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer totally different sensor size.

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The DV300F was brought out 7 years prior to the HX99 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DV300F matches up versus the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV300F and Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DV300F versus the HX99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and HX99 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and HX99.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DV300F because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.