Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX30

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.