Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
36
Portability
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012
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Lets look more in depth at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DV300F scores vs the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony TX66
| DV300F | TX66 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung DV300F
| TX66 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony TX66
| DV300F | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the DV300F versus the TX66.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and TX66.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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lighter than others (133 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
better than average battery (250 shots)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX66 Landscape photography highlights
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
Photography Glossary
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-02 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 109 gr (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 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 life | - | 250 images |
| Style of battery | - | 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 | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $200 | $350 |