Samsung DV300F vs Sony QX10
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2013
Photography Glossary Samsung DV300F vs Sony QX10 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung DV300F and Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe DV300F was introduced 20 months earlier than the QX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DV300F matches up versus the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony QX10
| DV300F | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung DV300F
| QX10 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 20 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony QX10
| DV300F | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F has got 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 QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung DV300F and Sony QX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the DV300F vs the QX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and QX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and QX10.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony QX10 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older DV300F will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony QX10 Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
| Introduced | 2012-01-02 | 2013-09-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | - |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 105g (0.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 220 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP88 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $250 |