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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX20
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX20 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was brought out within a month of the TX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the DV300F matches up vs the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony TX20

 DV300F TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung DV300F

 TX20 DV300F 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony TX20

 DV300F TX20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the DV300F against the TX20.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and TX20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography features
Sony TX20 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
Sony TX20 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Sony TX20
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
72
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
environment sealing
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony TX20
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-02 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
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 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 life - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP88 NP-BN
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
Retail cost $200 $330