Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX30
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Launched July 2013
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX30 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung DV300F and Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe DV300F was launched 19 months before the TX30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DV300F scores versus the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony TX30
DV300F | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung DV300F
TX30 | DV300F | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 19 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony TX30
DV300F | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Samsung DV300F and Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the DV300F against the TX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and TX30.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX30 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-01-02 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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) | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $230 |