Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
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 dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony TX55
| DV300F | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | July 2011 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX55 Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Sony 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 |