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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony TX66
(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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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66 Overview

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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The DV300F was manufactured around the same time to the TX66 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

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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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 dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony TX66

 DV300F TX66 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed 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).

Examine the Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
34
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
42
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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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with Sony TX66
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
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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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
44
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
49
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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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
69
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)
72
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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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX66 Landscape photography highlights
43
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
51
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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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
33
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
36
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
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony TX66
 Samsung DV300FSony 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