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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung DV300F versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched 3 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DV300F matches up against the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W220

 DV300F W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung DV300F

 W220 DV300F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W220

 DV300F W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the DV300F against the W220.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and W220.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DV300F will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
Sony W220 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with Sony W220
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
Sony W220 Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Sony W220
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W220
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-02 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $160