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Samsung DV300F vs Sony S950

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was revealed 2 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DV300F grades vs the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony S950

 DV300F S950 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung DV300F

 S950 DV300F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony S950

 DV300F S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the DV300F compared to the S950.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and S950.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer DV300F will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Sony S950
69
lighter than others (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
Sony S950 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony S950
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-02 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $130