Samsung DV300F vs Sony W290

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.

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.

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.

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

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.