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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was brought out 6 months after the TX55 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the DV300F grades vs the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony TX55

 DV300F TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung DV300F

 TX55 DV300F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony TX55

 DV300F TX55 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the DV300F against the TX55.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and TX55.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you should always take the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery life (250 per charge)
no 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 features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
great battery life (250 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
Sony TX55 Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
Sony TX55 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
34
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony TX55
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-02 2011-07-24
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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $350