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Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was introduced 2 years after the S2100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DV300F matches up against the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony S2100

 DV300F S2100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung DV300F

 S2100 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony S2100

 DV300F S2100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F comes with physical 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 S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DV300F and the S2100.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and S2100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer DV300F will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
Sony S2100 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony S2100
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-02 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 133g (0.29 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID BP88 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $0