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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W290
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W290

 DV300F W290 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung DV300F

 W290 DV300F 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W290

 DV300F W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
Sony W290 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony W290
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sony W290
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
Sony W290 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W290
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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