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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX10

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung DV300F versus Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was unveiled 5 months after the TX10 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DV300F grades against the TX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony TX10

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 TX10 DV300F 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony TX10

		

		

			
 DV300F TX10 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F has got external measurements 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 TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung DV300F versus Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the DV300F and the TX10.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX10 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and TX10.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to take the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
30
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
 Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (133g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
Sony TX10 Sports photography details
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than others (133g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
 environment proofing
 has focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
43
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
46
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
Sony TX10 Vlogging highlights
33
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than others (133g)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic socket
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic support
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony TX10
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-02 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $309