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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W310 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W310

 DV300F W310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung DV300F

 W310 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W310

 DV300F W310 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W310 size comparison

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

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony W310
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
Sony W310 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W310
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-02 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $150