Samsung DV300F vs Sony W310

Here, we are looking at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was released 2 years later than the W310 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DV300F grades versus the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F features outside measurements 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 W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Samsung DV300F versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the DV300F compared to the W310.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and W310.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer DV300F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.