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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 II
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very well matched but the DV300F (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The DV300F was revealed 3 years prior to the RX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DV300F matches up vs the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony RX10

 DV300F RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Samsung DV300F

 RX10 DV300F 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1290k460kSharper display (+830k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony RX10

 DV300F RX10 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10 in the latest Camera with 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 are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DV300F and the RX10.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and RX10 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and RX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DV300F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography details
Sony RX10 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
environment proof
good battery power (420 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (133g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
58
good battery power (420 CIPA)
environment proof
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
Sony RX10 Landscape photography advice
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
63
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (420 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
Sony RX10 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony RX10
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-02 2014-03-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,290 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 813 gr (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 474
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $698