Samsung DV300F vs Sony S930

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").

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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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.