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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX1 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX1 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung DV300F versus Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.

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The DV300F was unveiled 2 years after the TX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DV300F grades vs the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony TX1

 DV300F TX1 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung DV300F

 TX1 DV300F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony TX1

 DV300F TX1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F vs the TX1.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and TX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern DV300F should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
Sony TX1 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
Sony TX1 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (133g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
31
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Sony TX1
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony TX1
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-02 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $350