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Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The DV300F was manufactured 3 years after the S930 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DV300F scores against the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony S930

 DV300F S930 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung DV300F

 S930 DV300F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony S930

 DV300F S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the DV300F and the S930.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and S930.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to render greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer DV300F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony S930
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
Sony S930 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony S930
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
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) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $219