Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe DV300F was introduced 2 years later than the W290 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DV300F matches up against the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W290
DV300F | W290 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 35 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung DV300F
W290 | DV300F | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W290
DV300F | W290 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F provides outside 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) whilst the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the DV300F versus the W290.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and W290.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher DV300F will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-02 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $200 | $230 |