Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX9
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX9 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX9 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Samsung DV300F and Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe DV300F was unveiled 19 months after the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DV300F matches up versus the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony TX9
DV300F | TX9 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung DV300F
TX9 | DV300F | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony TX9
DV300F | TX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Samsung DV300F and Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DV300F and the TX9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and TX9.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent DV300F should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-01-02 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | BP88 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $799 |